Your baby’s first Christmas is a magical time. As moms, we often complicate the whole thing as we try to figure out how the world and those close to us tell us how we should celebrate.
“You have to get pictures of your baby with Santa Claus.”
” I’m not comfortable with strangers holding my baby.”
“Your baby doesn’t need (blank) for Christmas. They won’t even remember it.”
“But we parents will remember it, and we want to give presents to our baby.”
” When you were a baby we didn’t do that with you, you should do it this way”
“His dad and I have decided we are going to do it this way.”
The Nuclear Family
How your nuclear family (mom, dad, baby) celebrates is only for you three to decide. It’s where you decide which traditions you keep or discard from your childhood, as well as any new ones you might like to add. What do you and your spouse deem important? What feels right for your family? You are building your family’s traditions and values; there is no rulebook other than the one you and your spouse create for your nuclear family.
Our Family, Our Decisions
- Presents or no presents?
- Santa Claus?
- Traditions?
- When will you celebrate?
- What will your celebration look like?
Blending Traditions and Making Our Own
No Matter What
Don’t let others stress you out, make you feel like you are doing something wrong, or people-please others at the expense of your own and your family’s happiness and peace.
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.” — Colossians 3:15
God has given you everything you need for this season, your baby, and your family.
Welcome to the other side of Christmas… through the eyes of motherhood.
Enjoy this special first Christmas with the little bundle of joy you and your spouse have waited for. The morning you wake up with your little one in their Christmas jammies for the first time, teaching them how to open presents. The giggles as they play with new toys and their happiness fills the room. Soak it all up, mama!
With peace, love, and grace – The No Bull Mommy
Merry Christmas!
What family tradition do you have?
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