Simple and Serene Living: Christmas Etiquette Tips

Christmas Etiquette Tips

Today I thought I would share some Christmas tips. They were put together by my younger daughter, Katy who blogs at WinsomeHollow and feature my two grandchildren, her niece and nephew (photos taken a few years back)

Christmas Etiquette Tip #1
The proper Christmas gift opening face (as demonstrated by Sidney)

Tip #2
Always be camera ready (as demonstrated by Jack Henry)

Tip #3
Be sure to take a picture of your kids with a strange bearded man in costume, so you can laugh at the photo for years to come.

Tip #4
Be sure to remember to use the boxes in which your gifts came (demonstrated here in a reenactment of an episode from Flight of The Conchords)

Tip #5
If your kids won't cooperate while taking your annual Christmas pictures, just stick a tree in the background.

Tip #6
If all else fails in your Christmas giving, be sure to have nicely wrapped packages....

Tip #7
When holiday shopping, be prepared for long lines, and avoid confrontations with other customers (* a demonstration of what not to do...)

Tip #8
When organizing Christmas afternoon games, be sure to form teams appropriately, based on size and age...

Tip #9
Finally when the day is through, allow yourself to let go and look forward to the New Year's festivities (and remember to plan for a designated driver, when like these two, you've had too much to drink)...Merry Christmas!!

Tip# 10 (from me)
Remember to not answer your phone or check your text messages on the day that you use your daughter's list lovingly and without her permission.

Note to daughter: I did link to your blog and here's a link to your shop WinsomeHollow

Note to Readers: No alcoholic beverages were given at any time to children during the making of this list. I can't attest to what the grownups were doing.