5 UNIQUE WAYS TO CELEBRATE BABY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS
Your baby’s first Christmas is a truly special event that will be remembered for years to come. While your little one may be too young to fully grasp the holiday magic, you can still create meaningful traditions and memories that will last a lifetime. Here are five unique ways to make their first Christmas extra memorable and start new holiday traditions together as a family.
1. CREATE A "FIRST CHRISTMAS" MEMORY BOOK
Capture all the little moments that make up this holiday season by creating a memory book dedicated to your baby’s first Christmas. Include photos of family gatherings, snapshots of them with holiday decorations, and even short notes about the day. You can add tiny mementos like a piece of wrapping paper, a holiday card, or your baby’s first Christmas list. Each year, you’ll be able to look back and remember just how magical this first Christmas felt!
Tip: Include a list of family traditions you started, special recipes, or holiday playlists to create a complete holiday experience.
2. PERSONALISED CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT
Commemorate your baby's first Christmas with a special ornament for the tree. Many ornaments can be customized with the baby’s name, birthdate, or a small handprint or footprint. This ornament will become a yearly tradition to add to your Christmas tree, giving you and your family a sweet reminder of their first holiday season.
DIY Idea: Use a salt-dough recipe to create a handprint ornament. Once dry, paint it and add a festive ribbon for a homemade keepsake!
3. START A CHRISTMAS EVE BOX TRADITION
The “Christmas Eve Box” is a fun tradition where your baby receives a small box with festive items the night before Christmas. You might include holiday pajamas, a small storybook, a cute toy, and perhaps a personalized blanket. This is a great way to make Christmas Eve extra cozy and memorable and a tradition you can grow with them every year.
Tip: As they get older, add fun extras like a Christmas movie or a holiday craft kit. This will be something they look forward to as they grow.
4. ORGANISE A MINI HOLIDAY PHOTOSHOOT
Capture the magic of your baby’s first Christmas with a cozy photoshoot. Dress them in a festive outfit, and set up a soft blanket with holiday lights, a tiny Santa hat, or a reindeer plush. These photos make lovely holiday cards and keepsakes, and you’ll cherish the sweet holiday expressions they have at this age.
Pro Idea: Use natural lighting and keep the session short to match their attention span. This can be a fun way to snap a few family photos together as well.
5. HOST A SMALL "BABY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS" BRUNCH
Celebrate this first Christmas with loved ones by hosting a cozy brunch for close family members and friends. Keep it simple with light holiday decorations, baby-friendly music, and easy-to-eat foods. You could even add a “wishing tree” where guests write a small wish or piece of advice for your baby to read in the future.
Memory Tip: Have guests bring a small note for a memory box or an ornament, creating a beautiful keepsake for your baby as they grow.
These five unique traditions will make your baby’s first Christmas extra meaningful, helping you to capture the magic of this special time. Here’s to creating beautiful memories and celebrating a very merry “first” Christmas with your little one!
