Christmas traditions and cookies with Jennifer

Ever since the kids were very small, we have tried to take at least one good picture of all three kids in front of the tree.  It is one of our traditions. You would think, that as the kids got older, getting good pictures would be easier, but it seems not to be much easier than when they were babies.   Several years ago we started the tradition of the kids having matching pjs for Christmas eve.  My folks find the pj's and send them to us every year.  Then I try to take pictures of the kids.  This is one of the pics that I got this year.  

Another tradition we have, is to make cookies.    This year we shared this traditions with some friends.  we made plain cookies with two boys that we tutored in English.  They loved it.  They loved making the cookies and loved eating the cookies too.

We also made cut-out cookies that we decorated with our friend Jennifer.   Jennifer was very serious but she did enjoy making cookies.  Jennifer had never made cookies before.  Most Chinese do not have ovens in their apartments so they do not make cookies or cakes at home.

On Christmas Eve, we Skyped with my folks while the kids (and parents) opened their presents.    Can you see my dad in the background?  (on the computer).

Then we set out cookies and Milk for Santa.

Then while some were sleeping, Santa filled stockings and left goodies!

We have some other Christmas traditions, but I did not have pictures of them this year.  Oh well.  what are some of your family traditions?