As my teens get older, they're fiercely embracing our holiday traditions again. I love it.

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The author said she thought her kids were over participating in holiday traditions like decorating, but has found that as they get older, they're becoming nostalgic for them once again.

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All my kids have grown up, so we've changed our holiday traditions. We scaled back on decorations and added a day of festivities.

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The author's blended family has changing their holiday traditions as the kids grow older.

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When my kids outgrew Santa, I was worried that Christmas wouldn't feel special. We've found a new tradition that keeps the spirit alive.

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The author (not shown) turned to karaoke to bring a new special type of magic to her family's Christmas celebrations.

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