Merry Christmas to All, and to All Lots of Joy

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Merry Christmas!

The most important parts of Christmas to me, and the one that bring me the most joy are those which stem from family tradition. Christmas has always been a big holiday in my life, and I can’t wait for all the little things throughout the day:

  • We start the day with coffee and reading the story of Jesus’ birth from Luke.
  • Then comes present time! (Although, this year is a little different, here‘s why!) I always love seeing everyone’s faces when they open the gifts I chose for them.
  • We always have sliced up fruit and Grands Cinnamon Rolls for breakfast. (Sooooo good!)
  • The year my father died was really hard, we couldn’t just sit at home- so we started a new tradition of going to see a film in the afternoon.
  • A special dinner of lamb and everything yummy!
  • And maybe our strangest tradition is watching a Christmas Story during Christmas dinner. (Super unconventional!

We weren’t going to do a tree this year, as we had donated Christmas away (anddddd all our decorations are in storage). However, I couldn’t go without that little tradition, so we purchased a small tree and I broke into my card stock and put together a chain and all these little ornaments for it, as well as making a bow. I’m so happy with how it turned out. I really did need this Christmas tradition!

I’m not posting a lot right now, because this time of year is all for family and those present in your life. However, I hope you are all enjoying your time with those you love and that your Christmas day is full of peace, laughter, and quiet moments that will last a lifetime- not to mention traditions!

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PS: I’d love to hear about some of your favourite Holiday traditions and moments!

PSS: I think these “ugly Christmas sweaters” will be tradition for my Sweet Babboo and I from now on!

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14 Comments

  1. December 28, 2015 / 11:44 pm

    What fun traditions! Hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend love!

    Xoxo, CiCi

    • Kait Elizabeth
      December 29, 2015 / 8:25 am

      I hope you did too beautiful! And that you’re ready for the upcoming New Year. <3 Hugs, Kait

  2. Lauren Farrell
    December 28, 2015 / 10:28 am

    Kait, your tree looks so cute! I love the paper link idea! You also looked so festive in your cute holiday sweaters! Hope you have a great last few days of 2015!

    http://www.laurenfarrellny.com/blog

    • Kait Elizabeth
      December 28, 2015 / 5:59 pm

      You’re so sweet! Thank you so much Lauren. I hope the rest of your 2015 is fantastic as well. Hugs, Kait

  3. shell
    December 27, 2015 / 11:09 pm

    I can’t wait to hang out with you again now that I am home! I miss you!
    You and your hubby have been on my mind all week!
    xo, Shell

    http://acourageousbeauty.com/

    • Kait Elizabeth
      December 27, 2015 / 11:21 pm

      I’m so happy you’re home!!! Let’s get together asap this week love. Hugs, Kait

  4. janna doan
    December 27, 2015 / 10:43 pm

    kait, i loved reading about your family traditions! i myself love seeing everyone’s faces as they open their gift, it’s the best part! hope you had a great holiday weekend hun, and PS–i love your crafty tree!!!! xoxo

    janna | http://www.jannadoan.com

    • Kait Elizabeth
      December 27, 2015 / 11:21 pm

      It really is the best. Our Christmas was beautiful and I hope yours was as well!!!!!! Hugs, Kait

  5. Elizabeth
    December 27, 2015 / 3:09 pm

    Ur silver glitter shoes are stunning!! I think the sweaters are awesome:-). Hope u had a lovely xmas spent with family and friends!

    http://www.wunderbliss.com

    • Kait Elizabeth
      December 27, 2015 / 9:18 pm

      Thank you gorgeous! It was a lovely day. I hope yours was as well!!!! Hugs, Kait

  6. Ruthie
    December 26, 2015 / 12:20 pm

    I love your traditions!!! We do cinnamon buns on Christmas morning as well. You and the hubs are the cutest!

    • Kait Elizabeth
      December 26, 2015 / 9:47 pm

      Awww thank you love! I think he’s pretty cute. Hugs, Kait

  7. December 26, 2015 / 2:40 am

    So beautiful! I enjoyed reading this.
    I’m glad to have met you on IG. Thank you for all the love & support on my IG & blog. You are truly amazing!
    Merry Chritsmas to you and your loved ones.
    Xo, Raysa

    • Kait Elizabeth
      December 26, 2015 / 9:49 pm

      Raysa, I’m so glad to have connected with you as well!!!! I’ve loved following your blog and IG. I hope you had a beautiful Christmas. <3 Hugs, Kait

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