(BPT) - The holiday season is full of activity, excitement — and impatience! One way for kids and families to savor each moment and actually enjoy the anticipation is by counting down the days to Christmas, with the help of special traditions like advent calendars. This year, you can establish new traditions with your kids or grandkids by celebrating the season through family-friendly countdown activities that provide focus and fun, keeping everyone happily engaged and excited about all the coming festivities.

The celebration experts at American Greetings offer these tips for helping your family make the most of holiday anticipation together.

Create a holiday music playlist

Include the whole family in creating a shared family playlist to get everyone in a holiday mood. Ask a family me

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