Christmas Traditions!

I just love Christmas! So I thought it might be fun to discuss our favorite holiday traditions... and for me a few that I hope to begin as Jon & I have children:) My all-time favorite Christmas tradition is new Christmas Pajamas! Every year for as long as I can remember, my momma has gotten me new PJs for Christmas... I love pajamas!
In recent years another favorite of my traditions is the celebration of advent and using my advent wreath and calendar. It is such a special time and I can always feel God's warmth and light around me as I read my advent devotion and light the candles.
Okay, 2 more and I'll stop and let you chime in:) These 2 are things I hope to introduce as Jon & I begin our family - The first is for each year to take a clear glass ornament and paint the year on it, then on small slips of paper write special memories from that Christmas, such as gifts given, funnies, events, etc. The second is one that I am still working on... Jon & I have not officially decided whether or not Santa will "visit" our house. We both grew up with Santa of course, but we are both really big on Christmas being CHRISTmas. We don't want competing "joys" throughout Christmas - only the One True Joy! I know that sounds stuffy and anti-Christmas to some of you, but that's just where we are. However, if Santa does decide to visit he will only leave 3 gifts. This will give us a chance to share the story of Jesus' three gifts and the Christmas Story on a level they will understand. If Santa does not decide to "visit" we are debating on whether or not for ourselves to just give 3 gifts. ???? So much in the air and we won't fully know until those kiddos come along, but good food for thought don't you think?
So, now that I am off of my mini-soapbox tell me about your favorite Christmas traditions. Leave me a comment... whether you're a blogger or a guest:) Can't wait to hear all of your ideas!!!
Christmas Blessings,
Ashley