The first few Christmases as a newly married couple can be exciting as new traditions are formed. Giving heirloom Christmas ornaments to newlyweds can help make the celebration more memorable.
Give Heirloom Ornaments as Gifts
For those looking for a gift for a son or daughter and a new in-law, consider making a gift of Christmas ornaments from the family’s collection. Giving a collection of ornaments that the adult child had when growing up will provide an opportunity for the newly married couple to share old memories of family Christmases. It shows respect for the newlyweds and acknowledges that they are establishing their own home and traditions. It can also ease homesickness during the holidays to have something familiar in the new house.
Make the Couple's Gift Special
Look for items that have a special meaning to the adult child when selecting ornaments from the family’s collection for the newlyweds. Were there a few favorite ornaments growing up? Were there some ornaments that were specifically purchased when the newlywed was a child? Think about which ornaments would mean the most to the newly married couple.
Which Ornaments to Choose
When selecting family Christmas ornaments as gifts for newlyweds, it is important that the ornaments are in good condition and special. This gift is being hand-selected for a newly married couple and should reflect the love and respect that went into choosing the ornaments for them. Do not add a pack of old ball ornaments in a broken box to the gift, as it will look like clearing house instead. If the condition of the boxes is poor, wrap each ornament in tissue paper and place in a sturdy gift box that can be used to hold the ornaments each year.
Gift Giving Do's and Don'ts
Do not feel pressured to give away any ornaments. If there is a special handmade ornament that was made as a child, do not feel pressured to give it to the newlyweds. This is not a time to feel upset about giving away treasured items. Rather it is an opportunity to share a part of the family’s traditions with a newly married couple. Also, do not give away Christmas items that were made as gifts for the parents by the child. Adult children expect their parents to value their handmade gifts forever. Do include a few ornaments that the entire family may have made together, as this can be an opportunity for the new couple to share fond memories.
Giving Christmas ornaments to newlyweds can be a great way to share family traditions and experiences. It shows respect for the new couple and their new home. It can also open the door for the newlyweds to share conversations about what was special about the holidays when they were growing.
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Genna Cockerham - Genna Cockerham has been writing online since November 2008. She served as Marriage Feature Writer from December 2008 to February ...
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