10 Christmas Traditions You Should Probably Start Now

Who said anything about having a "normal" Christmas? These interesting and fun traditions will put a new twist on your favorite holiday.

1. Put Your Best 'Sock' Forward

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Everyone loves some good ole family competition. Show up on Christmas day with the craziest Christmas socks you can find and whoever has the wackiest socks gets to open the very first present!

2. Christmas Pickle Hide & Seek

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This German tradition involves a pickle ornament and a fun game of hide and seek. Family members take turns hiding the pickle ornament on the tree for each other to find during the month of December and the winner is the one who hides the ornament well enough so no one can find it. Winner gets an extra present!

3. Head to the Sauna

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In Estonia, families head to the sauna on Christmas Eve. Family bonding while sweating out the impurities before eating all those Christmas delicacies.

4. A Shoe Surprise

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Siblings exchange shoes and fill the shoe up with candy or gifts which are given back to each other on Christmas Day. A simple way to show someone you care.

5. Hot Chocolate Bar

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Can't get much better than making your own hot chocolate and sipping it while being with family, a warm touch to your holidays.

6. Homemade Keepsake Ornaments

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Imagine gathering around the table and having a family craft night to make Christmas ornaments and watching the various ornaments accumulate over the years.

7. Pajama Adventure

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Everyone gets to dress in their comfiest pajamas and jump in the car to drive around and look at Christmas lights. Hot chocolate is also a must.

8. Angel Tree Gift Giving

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Get in the spirit of giving and have your family put together a Christmas gift box for a child in need. Teaching the children values while blessing others during the holidays.

9. Karaoke Night (Christmas Style)

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Break out those famous holiday songs and have a family/friend karaoke night to get everyone in the Christmas spirit.

10. Unwrap a Christmas Movie

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Gather up all of your favorite Christmas movies and wrap them up in wrapping paper. Pick one each night to watch as a family!