Christmas Traditions with the Berenstain Bears

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December 2, 2021

Many families pass down beloved holiday traditions, but have you thought of trying some new ones?

A lot has changed in the past year and a half, and we encourage you to embrace the change this Christmas and try a few holiday activities inspired by the Berenstain Bears. Who knows, they could soon turn into fun family favorites!

Check out our list below!

Whether you perform around the neighborhood or have a sing-along at home, Christmas carols are a great way to get into the holiday spirit! Have a musician in the family? Bring them along!

In *The Berenstain Bears Go Christmas Caroling,* the Bear family shares their musical talents with all of Bear Country!

Grab your extra wrapping paper, coloring supplies, or even use a potato stamp to create your own DIY Christmas cards! If you have little ones, try out hand print cards in holiday themed colors. The possibilities are endless and the card recipients will love seeing your family’s unique creations!

Does your Christmas tree get dry and brittle long before Christmas day? Ensure you get a fresh tree by venturing out and cutting your own! Many tree farms offer “cut your own” options, and it can be an activity for the whole family! Let your little ones help pick out the perfect tree for your home, like the Bear cubs do in *The Berenstain Bears’ Old Fashioned Christmas!*

Do you have the same meal every Christmas? Switch it up a little by adding a new recipe to your repertoire! We recommend browsing through our kid-friendly Holiday Cookbook for a yummy recipe for the entire family!

Add a new twist to the traditional holiday party by making it a cookie party! Have each of your guests bring their own special Holiday Cookies, along with the recipes so you can try them all and take notes for next year! Best of all, guests get to take home a variety of cookies to enjoy over the holiday break.

The Holiday season is about giving, so we recommend finding a way to give back to your local community! This can be as easy as gathering non-perishable food to donate to your local food bank, gifting a toy to Toys for Tots, or being of service to those in need around you. This will help spread holiday cheer to those outside your immediate circle of friends and family.

The Bear family learns the importance of giving back in our Holiday story, The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving.

Though the weather may be cold and frightful, there’s no better way to shake off the seasonal blues than by getting active! Find something the entire family likes to do, like a brisk walk to check out holiday lights, or skiing and sledding like Papa and Brother Bear in The Bears’ Christmas. If the weather gets too cold, you can always come back inside to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and a good book.

We hope you have a happy and healthy holiday season, and a very Merry Christmas! Whether you try one new tradition or give a go at them all, we hope you can create wonderful holiday memories your family will cherish for years to come!