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The holiday season is our chance to step back from the hustle and bustle and celebrate with loved ones, though it sometimes feels like the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Years pass in a blur.
\nSome holiday traditions may stay the same every year but there\u2019s always room to add a new tradition to the mix, especially as children grow older, or you want to change things up a bit.
\nHere are 5 holiday traditions you can add to your festivities to celebrate the holidays in a new way, in your new home this season!<\/p>\n

Bake a Signature Treat<\/h2>\n

Think back to your own holiday memories: is there a special treat you only got to enjoy this time of year? Recreate that anticipation by coming up with a signature sweet you can make as a family during this season. It can be a time-tested family recipe or try your hand at baking a new-to-you traditional holiday sweet like a buche de Noel<\/a>, Gingerbread houses, peppermint bark, rugelach, or even sugar plums!<\/p>\n

Have a Hot Cocoa and S\u2019mores Night<\/h2>\n

Get cozy in your Hayden home with mugs of hot cocoa and s\u2019mores. Oven-baked s\u2019mores<\/a> are a great alternative if you don\u2019t have a fireplace. You can combine this fun activity with another! Try a holiday movie marathon, listening to a holiday audiobook like A Christmas Carol, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, <\/em>or The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, <\/em>or having a board game tournament.<\/p>\n

Send Holiday Cards<\/h2>\n

Holiday cards are a great way to update your loved ones on what you\u2019ve been up to this year. If you\u2019re feeling crafty, you can have the kids make their own cards to give out. If you want to spread some holiday cheer beyond your social circle, you can also create holiday cards for the local community. Reach out to area nursing home, veteran\u2019s home or children\u2019s hospital and ask if they accept holiday cards. If there isn\u2019t one in your area, you can find organizations online that accept cards for several groups<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Have a Holiday Tree Decorating Camp-out<\/h2>\n

Extend the fun of decorating the tree into the night! Once the tree has been decorated, pull out the sleeping bags and have a family sleepover around the tree. This is especially fun if you schedule the sleepover on the same night you decorate the tree.<\/p>\n

Read a Book<\/h2>\n

December is usually a slower month so it\u2019s the perfect time to do some reading. Introduce the Icelandic of Jolabokaflod or \u201cChristmas Book Flood to your family this year. This tradition, dating back to World War II, involves giving 2-4 books as presents on Christmas Eve and then spending the evening reading together.
\nThe holiday season is a special time for many people. Creating your own family traditions is a great way to feel more connected. Any of these fun and whimsical ideas are bound to bring some holly jolly joy to your family this year.
\nIf a new home is on your wish list this year, Hayden Homes can help! We have new homes for sale throughout\u00c2\u00a0Washington<\/a>,\u00c2\u00a0Idaho<\/a>,\u00c2\u00a0Oregon<\/a>. We\u2019re looking forward to helping you find your dream home!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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