Memory Making Family Christmas Traditions To Start This Year

Losing a loved one is difficult at any time, but it can be especially trying around the holidays. As the holiday season approaches, you may find yourself missing a loved one more than usual. This is because the season often prompts reflection on cherished family Christmas traditions and warm memories of times spent together. But somehow, you no longer feel any excitement or joy in anticipating or participating in the holiday's customary activities and rituals.

Family Christmas Traditions To Be A Part Of During The Holiday Season 

Our team at Cremation Care Centre has compiled this list of ways to remember and honor your departed family member. However, you should use this time to begin new traditions to honor your deceased loved one. Consider the following alternatives:

Enjoy Some Quality Time With The Family

Although no two families have the same customs surrounding the holidays, each has its own unique twists. After a devastating loss, it's important for the whole family to agree on what rituals to keep and what to abandon.

For example, if you and your siblings used to spend the holidays together, but your mother died, you should invite your siblings and father to any plans you make for this year's celebration. It is critical to discuss holiday plans and other holiday traditions with your children following the death of a loved one.

Be A Part Of The Little Things

The holiday feast is only one aspect of tradition. It could also be as simple as listening to a specific song or baking a favorite cookie. Maintaining even the smallest of rituals can be a source of solace and connection to the person you have lost when dealing with a devastating loss.

Put Yourself In The Shoes Of A Loved One

If your deceased loved one was the driving force behind a special annual family ritual, consider delegating it to another family member or doing it yourself this year. Even if it won't be the same, giving a cherished tradition a new twist is a meaningful way to create new rituals and honor the memory of a beloved person or thing.

The reality is that customs are always open to change. Since our lives constantly evolve, each year brings new and different holiday traditions and celebrations. We may have found a new partner, moved away for college, or taken a gap year.

There's no rule that says you have to repeat this year's family Christmas traditions every year. You may want to avoid celebrating any upcoming holidays if you're still grieving a recent loss. That's fine, too; it won't prevent the return of the holiday spirit next year.

For more information on creating new Christmas traditions this year, call Cremation Care Centre can be reached at 416-255-0035 or through this online form for further inquiries into cremation prices.