Christmas traditions

I don't feel we have really established any particular Christmas traditions with the kids. That said, I've recently tried two new things with Ellie - we stayed up to watch sound of music live one night and also welcomed an elf on the shelf which Ellie has named Gabriel. 

Watching the movie in bed with Ellie was so nice. We both enjoyed this time. 

The elf has prove. Quite exciting as well. When he arrived Ellie was in shock. Despite asking for him, when she spotted him she ran upstairs almost in tears screaming "there's a real live elf in the house!" Tears quickly turned to smiles and she has left him a card, some activities and even some challenges already. She likes having him.