Holiday Traditions from the Livin' Right Team-Georgia Henderson

Holiday Traditions from the Livin’ Right Team

Georgia Henderson

Like many of us, the magic of the Christmas Season is one of my favorite times of the year. With two young kids of our own, we now have the opportunity to see that magic through the eyes of our children and it is truly remarkable. It has been so fun teaching our children about some of our favorite traditions from our childhood and establishing some of our own as well, and while I could go on forever, here are our three favorite local Christmas traditions.

Our hands down new favorite Christmas tradition is something we do on Christmas Eve. With some close friends, the past several years we have started a tradition of caroling and taking presents to Bob Hope Village and various non profit organizations, to many individuals who don’t have any other visitors at Christmastime. Over the past four years the tradition has grown every year, but we love having the opportunity to bless others in this way- taking them baked goods, presents, flowers, and more. However their favorite part is receiving hugs from all of the kids (about 15 total!) ranging in ages from 10 down to 6 months. Our children and all of the others truly love being a part and it is such a joy to be able to see them delivering love to others on Christmas Eve.

Another Christmas tradition that we all love is the Live Nativity put on by First Baptist Church in Fort Walton Beach. This holds a special place in my heart as my grandfather served for many years building the set for the Live Nativity and I also grew up going to visit, working it, and more. Now to see our kids and our friends’ children’s faces light up while seeing the animals, baby Jesus, shepherds, animals, and angels is something we look forward to every year. Most years we even end up getting kisses from a camel or a baby goat as well bringing lots of laughter!

Visiting the Luminaries at NorthGate Estates is also one of our very favorite things to do during the Christmas Season. Typically the second weekend in December, this year December 9th- 10th, there is very little that compares to the awe and wonder in children’s eyes when they see all of the houses covered in beautiful Christmas lights and decorations, some even dancing to our favorite Christmas songs! Our prayer throughout this Christmas Season is that you and your family enjoy the awe and wonder of this season through all that you do as well!