20 Fun Family Holiday Traditions to Start This Year!

MT. PLEASANT, Mich.,–– Many of our favorite memories of the holiday season are from our childhood and the many yearly traditions we did with our families. If you're trying to brainstorm new ideas of how to make the holidays extra special for your own family this year, we've got 20 fun family holiday traditions to start this year. You'll make festive memories that will last a lifetime!

1. Bake Cookies 
2. Donate or Volunteer Together 
3. Go Christmas Caroling 
4. Have Hot Cocoa and a Christmas Movie Night 
5. Start an Advent Calendar 
6. Plan a Special Holiday Meal for Christmas Eve or After Opening Presents on Christmas Morning 
7. Hang an Annual Christmas Tree Ornament Together 
8. Go For a Drive to See the Local Christmas Lights 
9. Exchange and Wear Christmas Pajamas 
10. Play Elf on a Shelf 
11. Celebrate Holiday Traditions 
12. Start a Cultural Holiday Tradition Based on Your Heritage 
13. Make Gingerbread Houses 
14. Go See a Local Christmas Show or Play 
15. Go Sledding or Ice Skating 
16. Have a Dance Party to a Christmas Party Playlist 
17. Make Homemade Crafts or Ornaments 
18. Camp Out in Front of Your Christmas Tree One Night 
19. Have a White Elephant Gift Exchange 
20. Read The Night Before Christmas One Night Before Bedtime

Make the most of the Christmas season by starting fun family holiday traditions this year. It will make Christmas that much more special for your kids! Also, before you do any holiday traveling this December, get your vehicle in top working condition by completing our Winter Car Care maintenance routine. It's important to get your battery, windshield wipers, and brakes checked in case they need to be replaced. Your vehicle's internal components can have a tough time handling the freezing temperatures during winter, so make sure they're not worn, cracked, or in need of repair.

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

Websites: Chevrolet: HankGraffMtPleasant.com and Buick GMC Cadillac: GraffBGC.com

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8 Homemade Christmas Decorations

MT. PLEASANT, Mich.,–– Looking to add a little DIY holiday cheer to your home this year? We've got eight homemade Christmas decorations ideas for you to try! Craft your own ornaments, wreaths, garland, and other decorations to make your home extra bright and festive this holiday season.

Mason Jar Christmas Tree

Fill some mason jars with ornaments, jingle bells, and other holiday items and then stack them to create a country-chic miniature Christmas tree. 

Sprinkle Ornaments

Cute and colorful, these DIY Christmas ornaments will be fun to make and give your tree an extra splash of color and personality this season. 

Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees

Another DIY ornament, but one that is a perfect craft to make with your kids! They're simple and easy to make, and your little ones will be proud to show off their handiwork hanging on the family tree!

Rustic Jingle Bell Pinecone Ornament

This chic ornament can give your Christmas tree a little more style this December. Find the perfect pinecones out in your yard or a local park to create this rustic look.

Jar of Bulbs

Make use of all the faulty light bulbs you've had to replace over the years and start using them to fill a beautiful decorative jar or vase. Add a little fake snow for a festive touch!

Gift Bow Wreath

Greet your guests with a present right at the front door! Or, at least a gift bow wreath to celebrate the season of giving.

Mason Jar Ornaments

This beautiful snowglobe-like ornament will impress all of your family and guests when they gaze upon your Christmas tree. Create these ornaments using a few simple crafting materials, including miniature mason jars.

Santa & Reindeer Garland

Hang some cute and festive garland around your home or fireplace this season! You can make Santa's sleigh and all of the reindeer including Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, and the rest of the gang fly above the ground on their way to deliver toys and gifts.

Get started on crafting any these eight homemade Christmas decorations that will last for years to come. Before you begin any of your holiday traveling, make sure to complete our Winter Car Care maintenance routine to protect your vehicle and its internal components from the freezing temperatures and to make sure it performs well in poor winter road conditions. Or, if you're in the market for a new vehicle, like the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, browse our entire inventory online to determine which cars, trucks, or SUVs you'd like to check out or test drive in-person at our dealership

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

Websites: Chevrolet: HankGraffMtPleasant.com and Buick GMC Cadillac: GraffBGC.com

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