Dressing Up
Quite often, we can use things we already have in our closets to celebrate traditions from countries where our ancestors lived. By dressing up, kids can connect better to the tradition. This Christmas, we remembered Brad's Swedish ancestors by celebrating St. Lucia's Day on December 13th.
Be Flexible
It doesn't have to be perfect. Traditionally, the oldest daughter wears a wreath of candles as a crown on her head and a white dress and red sash. In our family, it was the youngest daughter that didn't mind putting on the scratchy wreath. And no candles on the wreath. No problem!