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Christmas Eve Traditions: 16 Fun Ways to Celebrate Jesus’ Birth

9. Host a Bethlehem Dinner

For your Christmas Eve meal, prepare and enjoy foods that were common during the time when Jesus was born.

10. Sing and Dance to Carols

Have kids create playlists of their favorite Christmas music. Then sing and dance as you clean and cook.

11. Hold a Family Candlelight Service

If you can’t attend an in-person Christmas Eve worship service, hold your own! Or supplement a church service by lighting candles and saying a prayer when you’re back home…and before opening gifts.

12. Go Global!

Choose one or more Christmas Eve traditions from around the world. Older children will be especially interested in learning about other cultural practices.