1. Host a "First Holiday Housewarming Party"

What better way to celebrate your new home than by inviting friends and family over for a fun and festive holiday gathering? Include a house tour and showcase your holiday decorations. Cook up something delicious and serve some festive holiday drinks to set the mood for mingling.

2. Ornaments

Create a tradition of adding an ornament each year that reflects a milestone or memory in your new home. Maybe you had a child graduate high school or added a new pet to the family. Make it memorable each year by choosing something special to remind you of those cherished moments.

3. Holiday Movie Night

Gather in the living room for a cozy movie night featuring your favorite holiday classics. Highlight your home's entertainment-friendly layout. If your house has a fireplace, arrange seating around it for an extra cozy vibe. Need some ideas? Here are a few of our favorites: A Christmas Story, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Elf, Home Alone, and The Polar Express.

4. Baking Day in the New Kitchen

Time to break out the family recipes—or try some new ones! Baking holiday treats as a family is a sweet tradition. Maybe it’s Grandma’s favorite cookies or your aunt’s signature apple pie. Take advantage of your kitchen’s unique features, like ample counter space or double ovens, to create a delightful spread of goodies.

5. Outdoor Decor Walk

Take advantage of your new neighborhood’s walking trails by bundling up and strolling to see holiday lights. Invite neighbors to join in, turning it into a festive community activity. Add some hot chocolate or a glass of wine to make it even more special. For those with golf carts, decorate them with holiday lights! Nothing says the holidays like a lit-up golf cart, rosy cheeks, and Santa hats!

6. Tree Lighting Ceremony

Start a tradition of lighting your holiday tree as a family, complete with hot cocoa and a countdown to mark the beginning of the season.

7. Volunteer Together Locally

Find a community service opportunity near your new home, such as delivering meals, donating to a toy drive, or helping at a shelter. There are many ways to show your community you care. Every small act helps and reminds those who may be struggling this season that there’s hope and a supportive community.

8. Storytime by the Fireplace

Read holiday-themed stories or share family memories near the fireplace or in a cozy nook. It’s a wonderful way to create meaningful bonding moments.

9. Capture a Family Photo Tradition

Take a family photo in the same spot of your home every year, such as in front of the fireplace, entryway, or staircase, to document your family’s growth and holiday memories. Turn it into a fun holiday card and send it to loved ones.

10. Reflect on New Year’s Eve

On New Year’s Eve, gather as a family to reflect on the past year and share wishes for the new one in your new home. Remember, you’re about to embark on a fresh new chapter.