13 Childhood Christmas Traditions We Should Still Do As Adults

Just because you've grown up doesn't mean you've grown out of having holiday spirit. Nordstrom gets it and wants to help you live your best holiday life.

1. Leaving cookies out for Santa:

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(Otherwise known as a Christmas morning snack.)

2. Spending all Christmas Day in brand-new Christmas pajamas:

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So snuggly. So warm. You might never take them off tbh.

3. Driving around in search of your town's best Christmas lights:

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Make sure to blast carols while you're at it, because you just know twinkling lights look that much better accompanied by *FA LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LAAAAA.*

4. Playing in the snow:

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OHMYGODITSSNOWINGANDEVERYTHINGISAMAZINGAHHHHHHH!!!!

5. Making a Christmas ornament for your mom:

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You might not be any better at it than you were when you were five, but we bet she'll love it just as much.

6. Singing your favorite carol over and over and over again all season long:

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No matter how many times the mall plays it, you WILL rock out full force to "All I Want for Christmas." Some things are sacred.

7. Opening your stuffed-full stockings before Christmas breakfast:

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Go ahead. Ruin your appetite with all the chocolate you know is in there. WORTH. IT.

8. Watching your family's favorite Christmas movie even though you already know every single word:

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Perfect way to relax from a full day of Christmas shopping.

9. Venturing outdoors to find and chop down the perfect Christmas tree:

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Pretty much the ultimate Christmas adventure.

10. Decorating (and eating) a gingerbread house:

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There's no such thing as over the top when it comes to gingerbread design, so make sure you've got all the good stuff: candy canes, gum drops, Tootsie Rolls, sprinkles, marshmallows, licorice, and, of course, a chocolate Santa.

11. Hitting an ice skating rink:

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(Not a bad way to burn off a few of those eggnog calories too.)

12. Adding 10 million marshmallows to your hot cocoa:

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If you can still see the hot chocolate, KEEP GOING.

13. And going all out decorating your Christmas tree with your fam:

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Unpacking and hanging all your old ornaments brings back so many memories.

Happy holidays! Nordstrom wants to help make this Christmas shine by being the perfect spot to pick up gifts for everyone who makes this time of year so special.