I am super excited to kick this weeks Holiday Tradition guest series and linky party off with Shelli from a la mode.
If you haven’t had a chance to stop by her blog yet, head over right after her post…you will not be disappointed, her blog is a one of my favorites. Thank you Shelli for being here today to share one of your special holiday traditions, take it away…
Hi ya’ll! It’s Shelli from a’ la mode and I’m super excited to be over here at The Mustard Ceiling today! I’m sharing my favorite holiday tradition, but to be totally honest, with my little girl just under 2, we are juuuuuust starting to come up with a few for our little family of three!
Here’s a little pic of our sweet baby K so you can get a visual!
When I was pregnant with K, I learned about a book advent calendar and I just knew this would be a GREAT tradition for us! So…..I started my collection of Christmas children’s books! You see, you wrap up all 24, and your children will open one every night until Christmas and you can read it together. How fun is that? (worth the effort of the collection process I think!)
(I have had this pic downloaded on my computer long before I had a blog and have no source, so sorry!)
Thanks Shelli for stopping by today to share your holiday tradition, I love this idea! I know you and your family will enjoy this tradition for years to come.
Now it’s your turn…Link up a post, new or old, of your favorite holiday tradition(s).
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PS-In the spirit of the holidays, Shelli is hosting decorating linky parties this week, so head on over and link up your holiday decor! Today’s link up is mantlescapes!
Congratulations to Aubrey of All Things Bright and Beautiful
she won the Cottage 212 W Maple Giveaway!
This is such a fun tradition – I just heard about this tradition this year. I might just have to start doing this as well at home. My Mom still has all of our Christmas and holiday books from growing up. The ones that I still love are the Golden Books – I think we have a Frosty, Jingle Bells, and Rudolph all in a Golden Book.
This is such a cute tradition to start with little ones! Thank you so much for sharing and hosting!
My mom gave me a book a few years ago, ‘Twas the Night Before Jesus, perfect for Christmas Eve!
That is such a great tradition! I’ve never heard of that and love the idea! Love that Shelli !
Shellie has such fabulous ideas. Love this one!
What a fun advent idea! This is our first year doing an advent calendar. One of my favorite Christmas books would be be perfect for Shelli’s girl – A Splendiferous Christmas -it’s a Fancy Nancy book. My daughter loves it!
Holiday traditions are some of what make this time of year so great!!! I need to work harder on getting some of our own going for our little family! I love the idea of nightly book reading! And speaking of Christmas gifts…I’m so excited I got an early one! Thanks, girl!
I’ve heard of that tradition and love it! I have 3 daughters and they have all liked the Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas too. Bear Stays Up for Christmas, Mouse’s First Christmas and Mooseltoe. Thanks for hosting the party!
Legend of the Candy Cane is my all time favorite– super meaningful and would be great for Christmas Eve as it emcompasses Christ. Enjoy your sweet little one, Shelli ~ mine will be home from college in 2 days!!
Ps- Thanks for hosting, Elizabeth!
xo
Great linky party…thanks for hosting!