Traditions

Christmas Eve Traditions Kids Remember

Updated November 2026

Christmas Eve traditions don't need to be big. They need to happen every year.

Ideas to start this year

  • A Christmas Eve box with new pajamas and cocoa. See what to put in one.
  • Reindeer food sprinkled on the lawn before bed.
  • Reading the Christmas story from Luke 2 together, or a favorite picture book.
  • A letter to Santa left with the cookies. Use our free printable.
  • A message from Santa, a personalized video watched together after baths.

Pick two or three and keep them simple. The point is the time together.