Heston Family Christmas Traditions

Time Table

Friday after Thanksgiving

• start decorating for Christmas
• Everyone adds one special ornament to the tree
• Watch Birds
• Advent Wreath & Songs
• Advent Calendar
• Gifts

Advent Week 1

• Send out Christmas Cards. Include a picture & story
• Get Santa costume ready

Advent Week 2

• Dec 06 - St. Nicholas Day: small gift giving & celebration of St. Nicholas - the protector of children
• Rotary Christmas Party

Advent Week 3

• Elks Christmas Party
• Family day at the movies in theaters

Advent Week 4

• Christmas Eve
• Bake cookies for Santa
• Sing Christmas Carols
• Church
• Open gifts to each other
• Italian Dinner: pizza, sparkling cider
• Christmas Day
• Open gifts from Santa
• Family Outing
• Family Movie at home