Create Joyful Moments That Last a Lifetime
The holidays are more than lights and presents—they’re about creating meaningful moments with the people you love most. Whether your family is big or small, young or grown, starting a few simple traditions can bring everyone closer and give you something to look forward to year after year.
At Four Seasons Air Specialists, we’ve been proudly serving families in White Bear Lake since 1974. And we know that while we keep your home warm and cozy, it’s your family traditions that truly make it feel magical. If you’re looking to add something new this season, here are holiday traditions to start with your family this year.
🎄 1. Have a Family Decorating Day
Pick a day to turn on festive music, make cocoa, and decorate the house together. Let the kids hang ornaments—even if they all end up on one side of the tree!
✨ Bonus: Make or buy one new ornament each year and write the date on it to build a collection of memories.
🍪 2. Bake & Deliver Holiday Treats
Choose a favorite cookie recipe or try something new together. Package a few to deliver to neighbors, teachers, or local service workers as a simple act of kindness.
🍬 Add some fun:
- Let each family member decorate their own batch
- Host a mini “cookie judging” contest at home
- Include a handwritten holiday note with your treats
📖 3. Read a Holiday Story Each Night
Gather in your coziest spot each evening to read one holiday-themed story together. For younger kids, wrap 12–25 books and open one each night.
📚 Not sure where to start?
- The Polar Express
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- Bear Stays Up for Christmas
- A book of holiday poems or devotionals
🎬 4. Holiday Movie Marathon Night
Pop popcorn, make some blankets into a fort, and watch your favorite seasonal films back-to-back. Choose classics, comedies, or animated hits—it’s your tradition!
🎥 Must-haves:
- Home Alone
- Elf
- A Charlie Brown Christmas
- The Santa Clause
Or something new you all discover together!
🔥 5. Have a Cozy Family Night-In
Pick a quiet night to unplug from the hustle and settle in for pure comfort. Light candles or the fireplace, turn down the lights, and just enjoy being together.
🧣 Try:
- Building a hot chocolate bar
- Playing board games by the tree
- Journaling or drawing while listening to soft music
🕯️ 6. Create a Candlelighting Ceremony
Whether spiritual or simply symbolic, lighting a candle for peace, joy, or thankfulness can be a beautiful way to mark the season.
💬 Take turns sharing something you’re grateful for or a special hope for the new year.
✉️ 7. Write Letters to Your Future Selves
Have everyone write a note about what they loved most this year, their holiday wishes, or what they’re excited for in the new year. Seal them in envelopes and save them to open next holiday season.
📦 Store them in a “holiday memories” box with favorite photos, crafts, or small keepsakes.
🎁 8. Give Back as a Family
Choose a way to help others together—donate toys, volunteer at a shelter, or “adopt” a family in need. Even small acts can create meaningful memories.
❤️ Ideas:
- Make care kits for the unhoused
- Shovel a neighbor’s driveway
- Deliver warm meals or handwritten cards
🧦 9. Start a Christmas Eve Box Tradition
Wrap a small box for each family member with pajamas, a treat, a book or movie, and a cozy surprise. Open them on Christmas Eve to kick off the celebration early.
🎁 Bonus: Include fuzzy socks, a cocoa packet, or a new holiday mug!
❄️ 10. Take a Holiday Lights Tour
Pile in the car with snacks and music, and drive around the neighborhood to see the best light displays. Make it a yearly photo tradition—snap a picture in front of your favorite one!
🚗 Tip: Let the kids vote on their “Top 3” light displays and make a map for next year!
Home Is Where Traditions Begin
No matter which traditions you start this year, one thing’s for sure: a warm, comfortable home makes them even better. Whether you’re baking cookies or watching snowfall from the window, Four Seasons Air Specialists is here to make sure your furnace is ready for every memory.
✅ Serving White Bear Lake families since 1974
✅ Reliable furnace maintenance and repairs
✅ Humidifiers, smart thermostats, and air quality solutions
✅ Family-friendly service, always with a smile
📞 Stay cozy this holiday season—schedule your winter HVAC check-up at: 651.426.5254
