10 Sibling Christmas Traditions You’ll Want To Try
Here are OUR family FAVORITE Christmas traditions for Siblings!
Ah, the magic of Christmas! The holiday season is a time of joy, love, and togetherness, and what better way to celebrate than with your beloved siblings?
Growing up with siblings means sharing countless memories, secrets, and of course, special traditions that make the holiday season even more meaningful.
These unique family rituals not only strengthen the bond between brothers and sisters but also create cherished moments that will be remembered for years to come.
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Why you Want Siblings To Have Special Traditions Together
Siblings are more than just family; they are lifelong companions and confidants. Having special traditions together adds depth and meaning to their relationship.
These traditions create a unique bond, fostering a sense of belonging and shared experiences.
Christmas Traditions For Siblings
Decorating the Christmas Tree Together
We love to decorate the Christmas tree as a family. Actually I usually just let the kids decorate and i sit back and watch the magic happen.
Sibling Secret Santa
I’m sure you’ve heard of secret santa, but have you considered doing it among the siblings?
Sibling Secret Santa is a delightful tradition that adds an element of surprise and joy to the holiday season.
This tradition typically involves siblings drawing names from a hat or using a random name generator to determine who they will be buying a gift for.
Holiday shopping becomes an adventure as each sibling carefully selects a thoughtful present for their designated recipient. Whether it’s a cherished item from their wish list or something that reflects their shared memories and inside jokes, the goal is to make the gift meaningful and special.
One-on-one time spent shopping for and wrapping presents for their sibling creates cherished memories and strengthens the bond between them. Siblings often make homemade cards to accompany their gifts, adding a personal touch that is sure to warm the recipient’s heart.
On Christmas morning, the anticipation builds as each sibling eagerly waits to see the reactions of their brothers or sisters as they unwrap their carefully chosen presents. The joy and excitement of exchanging gifts with siblings adds to the magic of the holiday season.
In addition to the individual gifts exchanged through the Sibling Secret Santa tradition, families may also enjoy giving and receiving group gifts such as board games that can be enjoyed together during the holiday season and beyond.
Christmas Movie Marathon
We love our Christmas movies around here. Some of our favorites include the Santa Clause, the grinch (the one with Jim Carey) and Santa Buddies.
Make watching family movies a Christmas sibling tradition at your house too! We don’t do it as a one day of movies, we actually like to watch one movie a day during the Christmas season, about 14 days before Christmas.
Festive Baking Extravaganza
Christmas baking is my favorite. Having the kids bake in the kitchen together is so much fun.
My kids are still smaller (oldest is 10) and so I do have to be in the kitchen for this activity to make sure everyone is safe and things are going alright in general.
Night Before Christmas Box
The Night Before Christmas Box is a charming tradition where siblings receive a special box filled with goodies on the evening of December 24th.
Inside, I usually put in cozy pajamas, a favorite holiday book, hot chocolate mix, and even a small treat.
This thoughtful tradition adds excitement and anticipation to the night before Christmas, creating a magical experience for siblings to enjoy together.
Setting Out Reindeer Food
Another favorite sibling tradition is sprinkling reindeer food on the snow covered front lawn. You can read a magical reindeer book while you prepare your reindeer food mixture (oats and glitter)
You can also make sure to set out carrots for the reindeer along with your Santa cookies!
Sibling Holiday Photoshoot
We try to do a sibling holiday photoshoot when the kids get into the Christmas PJ’s on Christmas eve. I have a huge collection of these photos now and it’s just the best.
It’s nothing crazy, just the kids standing in front of the Christmas tree together in their new pj’s.
One Act Of Kindness To Do Together Towards Others
Teach your kids what kindness is by asking them to do one act of kindness to each other and to others around them.
This is something the kids can come up with together.
It could be something as simple as coming up with a chore to do to help mom and dad, or donating a toy to charity, or to feed the birds!
Sibling Game Night
A round of family games among the siblings is ALWAYS a fun time. And you can join in on the fun too of course!
But we like to play simple games like UNO, or pop the pig when it’s just the kids playing.
Here is a big list of family games your kids may like.
Volunteering Together
Whether it’s dedicating a day to serving meals at a homeless shelter, participating in a community clean-up, or organizing a fundraising event, volunteering as a team creates a powerful impact.
Siblings work side by side, collaborating, and supporting each other as they contribute to a greater cause.
This tradition not only benefits those in need but also strengthens the sibling bond through shared values and a sense of purpose.
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