Our Christmas Traditions - Part II

Tradition #5 - Graham Cracker Houses

Instead of gingerbread we use the most inexpensive graham crackers we can find and we even hot glue them into our house shapes instead of using icing. Since the kids don't eat the cracker base and our icing doesn't set fast enough, the glue is a perfect solution. We have an icing recipe that sets like concrete so the kids have their work cut out chipping out their favorite candies.

Tradition #6 - Seeing the Lights

Usually we drive around neighborhoods in our city trying to find fun setups. I came across a fun idea here from FrugalFun4Boys for a Christmas lights scavenger hunt. This year we attended a local, drive-through light show and loved it.

Tradition #7 - Neighbor Gifts
These have changed each year from homemade goodies to store-bought gifts. Sometimes we'll use our Christmas sugar cookies. This year it will be chocolates, ornaments, and sparkling cider. 

Tradition #8 - Christmas Movies
From the Grinch to Frosty and Rudolph, we love pulling out or renting Christmas movies throughout the month. Sometimes we'll all go to a new release at the theater on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. We are looking forward to seeing Frozen this year.