Remembering Santa Himself & Other Favorite Christmas Things

Do you remember what Christmas meant to you when you were a child? I do; I was worried about what kind of new toys and candy I was going to find under that twinkling Christmas tree. I was always hoping that Santa Himself would bring me a new bike or a special game. But that is in the past I don't think of Christmas like that anymore.

Now I am older and wiser and realize the season itself is much more than that. Christmas is about spending time with family and loved ones. Not the material things that you receive. It’s about giving, not receiving, and it’s about family traditions and being with one another.

To me it is the simple things that make Christmas magical; from picking the Christmas tree, to hanging lights and decorating the house, and cooking that special supper for everybody to enjoy. My favorite childhood memories of the holiday season include the simpler things like children's Letters to Santa Claus and just loving the break from school to enjoy time with friends and family. I remember the cold, wintry days that required piling on layers of clothes to start out warm and dry before joyfully running outside to have snow ball fights with the neighborhood kids, make snow angels and snow men and ride slides down the old hill. Afterward mom would have a mug of hot chocolate waiting to warm me up.

I can remember my brother, sister and I gathering around the kitchen table to write our Authentic Letters to Santa every year. As a kid I worried about writing that traditional letter to Santa; we always focused on telling Santa what we wanted but I remember trying to justify our bad behavior. One particular year I told him how good I was doing in school in the hope that I was still on his nice list – but I anxiously worried if my mom and dad had told him about some of my misbehavior. I remember all of us lining up to send our North Pole Letters off together. Then we would anxiously wait for our letters from Santa to arrive.

Writing the Personalized Christmas Letters became a family tradition that we loved because it brought us closer together. Christmas crafts were always a part of the holiday season at my home. We made snowmen out of Styrofoam balls and decorated them with fabric remnants and buttons. We used craft paper, glitter, and pipe cleaners to create our own ornaments to hang on the tree, and we strung popcorn to hang around the tree. Watching mom and dad put presents under the tree for family and friends always made me feel excited about Christmas and how wonderful it is.
I recall that I loved to help make ginger bread cookies with my mom - they were special cookies for Santa. The fragrant smell of the cookies filled the house making it seem warm and comforting. Knowing that I was baking cookies for Santa Himself made it all the better.

On Christmas Eve the smell of honey glazed ham and apple pie was in the air and everything from sweet potatoes, stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, and gravy covered the table top. But before we could eat mom would always give us our Personalized Christmas Letters from Santa. We read them together as a family, and that is a wonderful tradition that we carry on with our children to this day.

Mistletoe And Authentic Letters To Santa

As Christmas approaches many of us begin thinking about times from the past and how to incorporate the old with the new in a meaningful way. The fact is that most of us feel the ‘old days’ were better days in that they were easier. We think about Santa Himself and other childhood memories. In an effort to bring the joy we once felt during this season back, we re-visit in our minds those times from the past. We wonder why days gone by seemed merrier and brighter; was it because we were younger and more carefree, or does it have something to do with the way times themselves have changed.

Modern conveniences have given us many opportunities to enjoy things that we never imagined possible. But when it gets down to it, the classic and basic approaches to a favorite childhood Christmas tradition always tend to stand out as the most meaningful memories. Simple Children's Letters to Santa Claus were a big part of our Christmas celebration – they helped to keep the season alive with magic.

Most adults can remember simple Christmas decorations that included strands of lights around a Christmas tree that twinkled in the darkness. The drawback was that if one of those magical light bulbs burnt out, none of the lights worked. And finding the single culprit was quite a task! At the time the situation could be very frustrating, but in hindsight, such things are great memories.

We also remember mistletoe being hung in doorways. The idea was that if a couple was under the mistletoe they could kiss. But the reality is that the origin of the folklore of mistletoe is unclear. It can be traced back to ancient Scandinavian times. The story goes that if enemies met up under mistletoe they would lay down their arms and call a truce until the next day. As the mistletoe tradition was passed down through the generations it changed.

Nowadays the actual process is supposed to be that we hang mistletoe in a doorway and if there is a kiss, a berry is to be removed. When all berries are gone, the privilege of a free kiss no longer exists. But most people simply hang mistletoe, with or without berries, and completely ignore the rule pertaining to the removal of berries.

When it comes to writing Custom Santa Claus letters, the rules are out the window. Some children stick to the essentials. They simply write a note to ask for a list of toys and other gift items that they would like for Christmas. But others craft Authentic Letters to Santa that explain in detail how they have been good and also justify any misbehavior. After all, no child wants to be on Santa’s ‘Naughty List’!

Then the wait begins for the enchanting Personalized Christmas Letters from Santa to arrive. Children everywhere look forward to Santa’s acknowledgment of their letter. They need to know that they will have the Christmas they dream of. As parents we want to make that happen. North Pole Letters are an inexpensive way to create lasting holiday memories that children will take into their adulthood and a tradition they will pass on to their children.

Even Santa Himself Appreciates Saving Money!

It seems everyone is looking for ways to save money these days. From saving money on groceries to the gasoline we put in the cars we drive, we want to get the most for every dollar we spend. And as thoughts of the holiday season begin many of us to look for ways to continue treasured traditions without going broke.

More and more families are opting to spend the holidays in new ways that are less expensive, but have more meaning. Decorating our homes has always been a big part of the Christmas holiday and nowadays there are literally hundreds if not thousands of elaborate choices available to us; from dazzling digital electronics to optic lights that are ever-changing, we could spend hours trying to decide how to decorate our homes. But with all that impressiveness come a stunning price tag.

Getting back to basics has never been more important than now. Parents and grandparents are longing for the simpler times of the past – times when Christmas was enjoyed without the stress and worry of money. When they reminisce about those times one of the most cherished memories is that of the Childrens Letters To Santa Claus.

Believe it or not, as adults recall a favorite childhood Christmas, the simple tradition of the family spending that quality time together as they customize their Authentic Letters to Santa seems to be one of the best things about the holiday. The reality is that this tradition provides the family a time to share and bond.

Traditionally, the letters are written after the tree has been decorated. A favorite treat (usually some delicious cookies fresh from the oven) is a part of the tradition as the delicacy can spur the imagination past a writer’s block. So as the family gathers around a favorite spot and enjoys the sights of a beautifully decorated tree while savoring a wonderful treat, together they write their Custom Santa Claus letters.

The truth is that the writing of the letters is only the beginning of another bonding experience. As soon as those letters are sent off to the North Pole the children wait anxiously for letters from Santa Himself. Because the entire family has participated, this is a shared event and gives a sense of a team. These are the things that great childhood memories are made of!

Fortunately, even in today’s modern world, parents can insure that their children receive responses to those carefully crafted Christmas letters, and it is very inexpensive. The North Pole Letters are customized and authentic, and often become the keepsake that keeps the memory of a perfect Christmas alive. Simple traditions are what create lasting memories – and that’s what makes a childhood special.

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