12 Cold-Weather Family Traditions That Make Winter More Bearable

How To Make A Kid Born On A Holiday Feel Special ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Dec. 24, 2023 What good is the warmth of summer, John Steinbeck once mused, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness? Despite the flavoring the frigid months provide, the winter season certainly is something of an endurance event for families. Days are short, nights are long, and, if you’re not creative, it can be difficult to find ways to fend off the monotony of winter. One remedy: Starting a cold-weather tradition that gives you all something to get psyched about, plan for, and look back on once the season is over. It’s wonderful how something as simple as, say, an annual family scavenger hunt or day of ice-lantern carving can sustain us, provide some necessary warmth when winter arrives, and keep the joy of the holidays going strong into the coldest part of the year. LIFE Ariela Basson/Fatherly; Getty Images [12 Cold-Weather Family Traditions That Make Winter More Bearable]( From family poetry slams and sculpture parties to chili cook-offs and animal shelter visits, each of these traditions [provides some necessary warmth when winter arrives.]( [READ THIS STORY]( Every year my dad would fill a giant glass bottle with water, and seal it. He’d leave it outside as the weather started to get colder, and we’d all bet on the date it would crack. FURTHER READING [How To Start A Neighborhood Holiday Tradition]( [14 Winter Skills Ever Kid Should Know, According To Adventurers]( [How To Make A Kid Born On A Holiday Feel Special]( DRINKS [3 Batched Cocktails To Make For Your Holiday Party]( Including a classic rum punch, a choose-your-own-Negroni, and a refreshing spritz, [these recipes are simple to throw together for a big group.]( [READ THIS STORY]( THE DAD SPECIAL Ariela Basson/Fatherly; Charm City Cakes, Photography by Benjamin Turner [Duff Goldman’s S’more Cookies Belong In Your Holiday Rotation]( This recipe from the Ace of Cakes himself is [a creative homage to the classic campfire treat in cookie form.]( [READ THIS STORY]( STOP THE CYCLE [Touchstone/Kobal/Shutterstock]( [This Is Why Your Relationship With Your Parents Is Strained]( A recent podcast dug into the challenges we all face — [and offered some incredibly useful tips.]( [READ THIS STORY]( ADVICE [How To Be The Best Son-In-Law You Can Be]( A little bit of effort [goes a long way.]( [READ THIS STORY]( FATHERLY FAVORITE Rad Power Bikes [RadWagon 4 Electric Cargo Bike]( The RadWagon 4 is a family hauler that can be categorized more or less as the minivan of the e-bike world — and we mean that in the best way. It can be configured to carry kids or a variety of cargo weighing up to 350 lbs. The rear rack is integrated into the frame, which makes it very secure. But customization is the name of the game here, as you can add accessories like extra seats, running boards, passenger bars, or even a canopy top. Riding is great fun. The 750-watt motor quickly reaches the Class 2 top speed of 20mph, even when the bike is loaded with cargo or passengers. $2,000 [Shop Now]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.