Guest Author - Secola Edwards

The Christmas and New Year Holidays offer feelings of excitement, joy, generosity and renewal. All parents, whether parents of multiples or singletons want to instill traditions in our children that they will preserve and pass on for generations.

Twins have a unique opportunity to create traditions of their own during the holidays. Not to separate themselves from the remainder of the family during this time, but to embrace the gift of being able to share such a special bond with someone else. I have discovered some lasting ways twins can express their love for others and one another during this wonderful time of year.

• Pictures are always a welcomed gift. Twins in the family could give pictures of themselves dressed alike or in coordinating outfits to friends and families.

• Letters detailing accomplishments are often exchanged between families and friends. Well, twins could draft their own letter to send along with the main family letter; maybe give it a catchy name such as “A TwinSesational Year” or “Twas the Year of the Twins.”

• The twins could choose to share their time with elderly twins during the holidays. You could contact senior citizen centers or retirement communities in your area to locate them.

• Children in need, whether medical or physical (shelter, clothing, toys, etc.), are always a strong focal point during the holidays, as far as charitable giving goes. Your twins could locate a set of twins who could use some help or cheering up and offer a hand.

• There are many Mothers of Multiples clubs across America and they are almost always non-profit organizations. The twins in your family could offer their time to a chapter in your area; perhaps by assisting with any toy drives they may conduct during Christmas.

• Your twins could also express their love and appreciation for one another by exchanging special gifts amongst themselves. Encourage them to give lasting gifts they will keep for life. Once they are grown the gifts will become priceless.

If you have Christmas traditions that your twins share with one another or someone else, please jump in the Twins forum here at BellaOnline and post it. I’d love to read them and there will be others who will adopt them in their families.