3 steps to have an Old Fashioned Christmas holidays

There are many Christmas traditions, the world will gradually lost today's high-tech, always-on-the-go. But Christmas is the perfect time to slow things down and get back to basics to really enjoy the season. Here are three ways for Christmas, a traditional, old-fashioned.

1. Decorations

For many people, are what makes them special Christmas decorations. The right decorations can set the mood for a well-knownChristmas and let the family spirit of Christmas to participate in the preparation.

Start with an old style Christmas tree. Traditional decor were all handmade. Take a day in early December for the whole family come together to create the decorations like strings of popcorn and chains of colored paper. Play Christmas music, and eggnog are all in spirit.

Check your local thrift or antique shop for some old-fashioned Decorations. Wax or hand-blown ornaments were found on the agenda in recent years, and often there are some great examples in thrift stores for next to nothing.

You can also search for old boxes with Christmas themes. They make great desserts and fruit dishes.

2. Cooking

Baking and cooking are closely followed by the Christmas tree for the Christmas atmosphere. Biscuits, cakes and hot cider are all staples of an old-fashioned> Christmas Party.

The entire family can participate - even non-bakers. You can help decorate sugar cookies or gingerbread men. Children can cut the cookie shapes before they are ready to help.

3rd day of Christmas

There are many traditions that can contribute to the fun of Christmas, old-fashioned. Finding someone to play Santa Claus and gifts for the whole family.

Spend more time exchanging gifts. Not only break in enMass, so that everyone can open separately. This gives everyone a better chance to show their gratitude, and people start to watch their reactions.

If you are lucky enough to have a white Christmas, a time, from day to go snowball fight or sledding. Top service with hot cider or hot chocolate.

This family tradition can be passed from generation to generation, each with a separate additional extras.