We haven't really had any sort of Christmas traditions in our family, but I wanted to start one of sorts that can become something special for us. We've started to buy each of our children and their partner some type of Christmas ornament to build up their personal collections and to act as a keepsake over the years. Who knows, maybe they'll be passed on down. We are also buying the grandchildren their own decoration each year so they can hang them on their Christmas tree. We'll see how it goes. I'm not sure four boys will want Christmas tree decorations as part of their gift as they get older … or perhaps it will be more of a challenge for me to find something that will appeal.
These two little musical Santas were from the first Christmas we did this in 2011. These are the ornaments Steve and I got for each other. Each family was also given something along these lines. I really should have taken photos each year of what has been given as I spent far too long in the shops today trying to remember what I had bought previously. Never too late - I'll start this year and keep a record.