How to Create a Lasting Tradition for Baby's First Christmas

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get a keepsake box (like one for saving mementos or baby items)

   For example, talk about the day they were born, what kinds of things you did for his or her first outings, what their favorite toys or books are, where you traveled, what kind of milestones he/she reached this year, etc. ,,,, Then give the box to her when they turn
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   It'll be a lasting chronicle of his or her life, something you'll both enjoy reading again and again.
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   Step 2: a large manila envelope

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   Step 3: a blank scrapbook or decorative container.

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   Step 4: Find some holiday-themed stationery.

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   Step 5: Write a letter to your baby in the style of a Christmas letter

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   Step 6: but instead of describing your activities and accomplishments for the year

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   Step 7: focus on the baby.

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   Step 8: Go month by month

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   Step 9: the way a typical Christmas letter does

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    Step 10: or do it free form.

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    Step 11: Note that if the baby was just born in the later part of the year

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    Step 12: describe your anticipation and preparation leading up to the big event.

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    Step 13: Save the letter in your keepsake box

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    Step 14: manila envelope or decorative container.

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    Step 15: Write a letter just like this one to your child every year.

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