Tradition
IDEAS By Kate Reed
The holidays can be stressful but we’ve got ways to make this time of the year feel extra special and we’ve compiled tips to help you navigate it all without feeling overwhelmed. Check out these fun family traditions you can implement this year, ways to reduce screen time and feel more connected, advice from a local Emergency Room doctor o n h o w t o av o i d h o li d ay burnout, and holiday movie picks for every age!
My family loves holiday traditions and while we’ve added new ones as a family some of our traditions were passed down from our parents! Here are some of our favorite ones.
Letters to Santa
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ach child writes (or draws) their letter to Santa and we ‘mail’ it to the North Pole! These are great
keepsakes for when they have their own kids so I save them. We type up letters back on with Santa templates found online and the kids receive them in the mail. We just slip them into a pile of mail but you could also have friends or family mail it! Or, try santasredletter.com to have an authentic letter sent to your child. In need of a little more holiday magic this year? Check out USPS Operation Santa where families are paired with generous people who can fulfill their wish list. There are also endless virtual programs to send Santa letters like this fun one from Paperless Post which benefits Toys for Tots.
22 December 2021 RaisingARIZONAKids.com
