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Step 1
Pick a different country or culture each year and create all your food dishes based on the traditions of that country. It is nice to choose a country that means something to yourself or a guest.
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Step 2
Throw out the Christmas tree or never get one in the first place. Rather than cutting down a tree that will end up in the burn or garbage pile in a few short weeks, try planting a tree next holiday season. If you live in an area where this proves difficult due to weather, you can always go online and donate your Christmas tree fund to a conservation organization.
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Step 3
Create all decorations from scratch using only recycled materials. Christmas decorations are expensive and easily broken. Making your own not only saves money and helps the environment, it provides a teaching opportunity for younger children.
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Step 4
Attend the service of a different religious denomination. If a Christian Christmas season is all you have ever known, visiting the church or temple of a different sect or faith offers the opportunity to learn and appreciate your own and others customs. Lighting a Hanukkah candle or attending a Kwanzaa service not only expands your understanding but offers the chance for cross faith communication.
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Step 5
Donate all of your Christmas to charity. Donating to a children's charity or a women's shelter not only breaks with tradition but it makes you feel really good inside.
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Step 6
Go on vacation to a hot sandy resort for Christmas. Sun and surf rather than snow and cold will certainly provide an untraditional Christmas experience. It's a good idea to book in advance.
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Step 7
Consider skipping Christmas altogether for a truly nontraditional experience. In many cultures Christmas does not exist and taking the time to experience this concept helps you appreciate what you have and perhaps enjoy a traditional Christmas even more in the coming years.
