Elf Antics and Family Traditions
Keeping the Holidays Magical in the Burgdorf House
I’m not even sure what my daughter said exactly, but it got me thinking about our holiday traditions. We’ve always done Elf on the Shelf, and I figured she might have outgrown the whole magical phase of things. But then, a few weeks ago, she asked if we could still bring the elf out and do the whole routine. She gets a huge kick out of trying to figure out where the elf is hiding and what mischief it’s up to, and I’m all for it! Now that my sons are older, I’ve started roping them into helping. I only have one son still living at home, so he’s mostly in charge of elf duty these days. I think he secretly enjoys the responsibility, though he’d never admit it out loud. When it comes to gifts, we’ve put our own spin on things. In my family growing up, gift-giving was a total free-for-all. Everyone opened everything at once, and it was chaos. My wife’s family did it differently, opening gifts one at a time so everyone could focus on each person’s reaction. We’ve adopted that approach, and it’s been amazing. Watching each person unwrap a gift and genuinely react makes the whole experience last longer and feel more special. Somebody usually plays Santa, and we go in order. It’s a blast! This December, we’re making it easy to treat yourself (or someone you love) to a little holiday glow! For a limited time, enjoy 20% off full-face laser treatments, perfect for freshening up your skin before all the holiday parties and family photos. Do you want to get extra smooth for the season? Grab a Forever Bare BBL hair removal package: buy three sessions and get the fourth one free! Whether you’re preparing for festive gatherings, cozy nights with loved ones, or just want a seasonal pick-me-up, our December specials are designed to make you shine all season long. 20% Off Laser and BBL Deals! ‘TIS THE SEASON TO SHINE
We’ve also kept the tradition of walking down the stairs in matching Christmas pajamas, even if it means painstakingly parading past the camera right after waking up. Sure, it’s a little difficult for the kids,
but the memories are priceless. Every year, we see how much everyone has grown and changed over the last 12 months.
This year, though, we’re doing something different. We’re going on a cruise. My wife, who usually manages our skiing trips around this time, finally said, “Nope, we need a warm trip this year.” So we’re heading to somewhere in the
Caribbean, and we’ve convinced ourselves that Santa can find us on a cruise ship. It’s going to be a blast: sun, warmth, and a break from the snow during the coldest season of the year. I can already tell it’s going to be one for the books.
–Dr. Mike
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