Many of us have Christmas traditions that we look forward to every year, and one of my very favorites is getting in our cozies, bundling up, and hopping in the car to go look at Christmas lights with hot cocoa in hand.
One thing we do to make it a little extra fun, though, is we give our favorite house an award; a Best in Show award.
This doesn’t always go to the house with the most lights (though often it does), but sometimes it will go to the house with the kids’ favorite blow-up characters or the one with their favorite baby Jesus display.
Each year I change the award just slightly, and I share it here with you all. It is nothing fancy, but boy does it sure bring joy to the recipient. Some people go the extra mile, or extra TEN miles, to bring some cheer to those around them and I think it makes them feel nice to know how much their efforts are appreciated!
Friends, if you get a chance to do this, print out this award and go spread some cheer. Or, print out a few and let each of your kiddos give one to their favorite house.
I always ask the recipient if my kids can take a photo with them, and we have yet to be turned down. So if you end up doing this, take a pic and show me! I would love to see the joy being spread!
Here were our winners from last year!
As always, thanks for stopping by!
<3 Shannon
This is an awesome idea. This will be a new tradition at our home. Thanks!!
These are some really fantastic displays! I take great joy in doing lights every year.
this Is such a fun idea!! I would be so happy if someone gave it to me.
That’s really cool that you give your favorite house an award. I bet that really makes them feel so good about what they are doing for the community by lighting up their house to spread the holiday cheer!
This is such a cute idea! I’m sure the recipients appreciate the gesture.