Holiday Traditions: Creating a Meaningful Holiday to Remember - Part 6

Carol Ebert, MSN, RN · Apr 7, 2023

Watch the video below and then check out this list.

1. What are the traditional elements of your holiday celebration? Look through this list, check those that apply and cross out the ones that you do not take part in. Add those that are uniquely yours.

__ Gift exchange

__ Christmas stockings

__ Advent rituals

__ Holiday baking

__ Home entertaining

__ Church activities

__ Family religious traditions

__ Ethnic traditions

__ Outdoor decorations

__ Decorating the house

__ Decorating a tree

__ Cultural events

__ Singing or playing music

__ Family games

__ Charitable activities

What are other special family traditions (for example, going skiing during the holidays, visiting a nursing home, special food rituals, etc.)?

2. Look at your entire list. Underline those activities that usually give you and /or your family the most pleasure.

3. Put and "X" by the activities that you do not have time to fully enjoy or that seem to have lost their meaning for you or your family.

4. What special traditions did you do as a child that you no longer do? Star those that you wish you could add to your family celebration.

What thoughts do you have about this assessment?

What would you like to share with us?

Holiday Traditions: Creating a Meaningful Holiday to Remember - Part 6

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