Thursday, December 18, 2008

Our 12 Days of Christmas

Every year we have a tradition called the 12 days of Christmas. It is primarily done to bring the family together through activities the 12 days before Christmas. We started this tradition 3 years ago while Payton was on his mission. So this is the first time he has experienced this tradition. So we have 12 different sized boxes that are stacked on top of each other. Each box has an activity inside for the family to do together that night. We have had movie tickets...eating out....puzzles...games...you get the picture. Well some of the things we do are the same every year as for the pictures below. The kids love the box filled with bubble gum. We have a bubble blowing contest and every year we have a different winner! This year it was Payton. It is always something that makes us laugh till we cry. It is so much fun. Our kids now look forward to the 12 days of Christmas as much as Christmas morning.








3 comments:

Amanda said...

What a fun idea! I think I may have to implement that one in our family in the future.

Ramona said...

I love that tradition! Maybe we'll copy you!!

Julie Ann said...

I agree with Ramona! I love that idea. My family would have so much fun with this tradition. Can we copy? Hope you have a wonderful new year!