3 Ways Multiracial Families Can Blend Holiday Traditions

The holidays have always been my favorite. My family went above and beyond for them and I knew it meant my family would all get together and we'd have a great time.Now that I have my own little family, I get to share that love with them!I want them to see how much fun it is to make Thanksgiving dinner, decorate for fall, pick the perfect gifts for loved ones, and check off our holiday bucket lists!As my kids have gotten older, I'm starting to see how our multiracial family has put a unique spin on the holidays. We're always looking for ways to blend our cultures into our little family. I want my boys to see how fun it is to figure out what the holidays mean to us.Are you trying to figure out what the holidays mean to your own family? Maybe you're attempting to blend all your traditions together and you need some help? I have a few tips for you that can make blending holiday traditions fun and simple!

Fill your house with decorations that can stay up longer!

Decorate for the season not just the holiday, especially for those families with many different holidays to celebrate together!

I love decorating my house in fall. I tend to do the bulk of my decorations in November and I make sure they fit for all of the holidays the next few months. I definitely have my Thanksgiving and Christmas decor, but I love how much I’ve done that can stick around all of winter! Can you guess what some of that is… I use a lot of gold spray paint, bright colors, and clear jars. I highlight the orange in fall and the blues in winter. It’s perfect. Diwali fits right in there with all of the bright colors!

Mix Up Your Holiday Menu. 

Our family has learned to be a little creative with our holiday menus. While some families dream up the all American feast for Thanksgiving and Christmas, we think about all the dishes we can combine! Our dishes are full of butter chicken, turkey, and coconut green beans.

It works out really well for our family because we have a little bit from both of our childhood's. Not to mention, I'm always up for any excuse to eat more Indian food!

Try Out A New Tradition

Some families can feel pressure to bring in all the traditions they had growing up, but the holidays is a great time to try out something new. Think of a fun new tradition to start for your own family. You don't have to stick to a routine because it's what you've always done.Embrace your own family and put your spin on the holidays!You may even be surprised to find out you've already started one! Maybe you make the same thing ever Christmas morning or you you started making your famous dish for Thanksgiving. Sometimes the best traditions happen without even trying.How Do You Blend Holiday Traditions In Your Multiracial Family?