Christmas Traditions For Couples

Christmas season is a magical time of year, and if you’re in a relationship, it’s the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories with your partner. Start some new traditions that will make the holiday season even more special! Here are some fun ideas to get you started.

What is a Christmas Tradition?

A Christmas tradition is a long-standing practice or custom that’s associated with the celebration of Christmas. These traditions can be anything from baking cookies together, to decorating the tree in a certain way, or even gathering around the piano and singing carols! The possibilities are truly endless when it comes to holiday traditions for couples.

Fun Christmas Traditions for Couples

Here are some of our favorite Christmas Traditions for couples:

Christmas Movie Marathon

Start a tradition of watching classic Christmas movies together, especially on Christmas Eve. This is especially enjoyable if you have a list of favorites that you watch every year. You can even create your own holiday-themed movie night snacks like hot cocoa, popcorn, gingerbread cookies, and eggnog.

Bake Christmas Cookies

Baking cookies together is a great way to get into the Christmas spirit and have some fun with your partner. Pick out a few of your favorite recipes, grab all the ingredients, and get ready for some delicious holiday treats!

Make your own Christmas Cocktails

Another fun tradition to start with your partner is creating your own Christmas cocktails! Choose a few festive recipes and come up with your own unique concoctions. Make sure to sample each one so you can decide which ones are the best.

Write Letters to Santa

Spend some time together writing letters to Santa Claus, listing all the things that you and your partner would like for Christmas. You can even take it a step further and try to find Santa Claus’s address, so you can mail the letters!

Plan a Special Christmas Breakfast

Christmas morning is the perfect time to plan a special breakfast for your partner. Put together something unique with all their favorite ingredients like eggs, bacon, and pancakes. Make sure to add some festive touches by using red and green decorations or baking holiday-themed muffins!

Have a Gift Exchange

Instead of buying each other presents this year, have a gift exchange where you draw names and exchange homemade gifts. You can also do a group gift exchange with your family or friends, which is always lots of fun!

Do a Shopping Trip Together

You and your partner can make a special day out of it by doing some Christmas shopping together. Choose one or two stores to visit, grab some coffee and snacks, and get ready for an afternoon full of holiday fun!

Build a Gingerbread House

Get creative together and build an imaginative gingerbread house. You can either buy a pre-made kit or find your own supplies and make one from scratch. This is a great tradition to start if you have kids!

Make a Christmas Eve Box

Another fun tradition is to make a special Christmas Eve box for your partner. Fill it with cozy items like hot chocolate, popcorn, and candy canes, as well as some festive decorations or small gifts. This box will be sure to get you both in the holiday spirit!

Christmas Tree Decorating Party

Get creative and have a tree decorating party each year! Invite friends over to help string lights on the tree and hang ornaments (each person can bring an ornament if they want). Make sure to take photos every year so you can look back on your tree over the years.

Take a Christmas Light Tour

Pack up some snacks and hot cocoa, bundle up in your warmest winter gear and go on a drive around town to check out the festive decorations. Make a game of it and try a Christmas Lights Scavenger hunt.

Christmas Carol Karaoke Night

Gather around the piano (or an at home karaoke machine) and sing Christmas carols together! This is such a fun way to get into the holiday spirit and to make some amazing memories.

Wear Matching Christmas PJs or Sweaters

Wear matching Christmas PJs or sweaters so you can show off your holiday spirit. Snuggle up together with some hot cocoa and watch holiday movies or make a few of those delicious cookies that you mentioned earlier.

Take a Christmas Photo

This is a great way to document all the amazing memories you’re making together. Take a photo of the two of you in front of your tree (or any other festive holiday backdrop) every year and watch your family grow over the years!

Giving Back Together

The holidays are all about giving back, so why not make it a couple activity? Find a local charity near you and volunteer together during the month of December. Or consider donating gifts to families in need or animals at animal shelters. Doing something kind for someone else will fill both of your hearts with joy this holiday season!

Visit a Christmas Tree Farm

This is a great way to get out of the house and enjoy the Christmas season together. Visit a local tree farm, pick out the perfect tree, cut it down, and then take it home!

Send out Christmas Cards

Send out Christmas cards to your family and friends together. It’s a great way to spread holiday cheer and let everyone know that you are thinking of them during the season.

Buy or Make a Special Christmas Ornament

Pick out a special ornament that you can hang on your tree every year. Something that tells the story of your relationship or something meaningful to both of you. It’s a great way to commemorate each Christmas season together.

Create a Memory Jar

This is such a fun tradition for couples! Create a memory jar and write down all the fun things you do each year. Then on Christmas Eve, pull out a few of the notes and reminisce with each other about all the fun times you’ve had together.

These are just a few ideas to get you started but I’m sure that if you brainstorm together, you can come up with plenty more creative ways to celebrate the holidays together!

Creating fun Christmas traditions for couples doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive, it just needs to be meaningful and special to you two. Whether it’s having an annual movie marathon, decorating the tree together, or giving back to those in need this season, these simple activities can help strengthen your bond while making beautiful memories that last forever.

So, this holiday season, why not try something new and start a fun Christmas tradition with your significant other? You’ll be sure to have a wonderful time creating magical memories that you can look back on for years to come. Merry Christmas!