Your baby’s first Christmas is very special. She may not remember it at all in a few years, but to you, it is a huge milestone that you will treasure for the rest of your life. Your little one has come such a long way and you should be very proud of her (and yourself!).
If you have been wondering what to do with your little one on Christmas day, you have come to the right place. Here are a few ideas that will help you elevate your baby’s first Christmas.
1. Decorate The Christmas Tree
Decorating the Christmas tree is one of the core activities of Christmas day. This tradition is, even more, special this year because of how meaningful it is. You can buy a special baby’s first Christmas ornament to mark the occasion. Let her grab and pull things and just have a lot of safe fun together as you get the tree looking great!
2. Get your Baby’s Handprint
Big moments need to be signed, right? There is something special about preserving your little one’s handprint in salt dough and painting it. It will become a keepsake that will help you remember just how tiny your little one used to be on her first Christmas. With a bit of creativity, you can even turn it into a Christmas ornament!
3. Attend a Tree-Lighting Ceremony
Watch your baby’s eyes light up as she watches a massive tree coming to life with lights. There are many tree-lighting ceremonies in various cities and towns that you can attend. Even if the event happens long after your little one’s bedtime, it is worth the wait!
4. Visit Santa’s Village
Take part in the tradition of meeting Santa at Santa’s village in your local mall. It is a great way to get lots of adorable photos on Santa’s lap, and even if your little one wails through it all, it is still a delightful memory to have!
5. Hang Her First Stocking
It is time to add one more stocking to the mantle! Let her take part in the tradition and be sure to snap lots of photos of your little one while at it. When it comes to buying your baby’s first Christmas stocking, there are lots of options to choose from!
6. Buy Her a Special Gift
While your little one may not remember what she got for her first Christmas in a few years, she will still enjoy playing with her gift! Don’t go overboard when buying your baby’s first Christmas gift. Instead, buy something simple and functional. It is a great way to get into the habit of buying Christmas presents!
7. Dress Her Up
Pick out a special Christmas outfit for the big day. Dress her up and take lots of photos of her! She will cherish these photos as she grows!
8. Take a Family Holiday Photo
The holiday is not complete without a family holiday photo! Go all out with a themed setup, or simply take a few pics of everyone looking adorable in their Christmas outfits. Whatever you choose to do, it will make timeless memories!
Final Thoughts
The best ideas for your baby’s first Christmas are ones that help you create memories as you do them. Be sure to take lots of holiday photos as you go because they will help your baby remember these special moments as she grows. And more importantly, spend time with her and bond with your little one! That’s the most important thing! Happy Holidays!
