Tradition is at the heart of Christmas. It brings a sense of history and ritual to our celebrations, and it’s a big part of what makes the festive season so special.
There are traditions shared by many of us, such as decorating Christmas trees and opening advent calendars, as well as the unique traditions that develop within each family – where you hang your stockings, which fillers go inside them, what you leave out for Santa and how early you’re allowed to open the presents under the tree. These personal touches make Christmas your own and bring families closer together.
We love tradition at Lakeland, and nowhere is this more apparent than in our collection of advent calendars and Christmas nativity sets. Advent calendars are one of the most popular Christmas customs around the world, and we’ve brought together a wonderful range of quality designs to choose from. Our nativity sets offer a meaningful way to celebrate and pay homage to the story at the heart of Christmas.
Advent takes its name from a Latin word meaning ‘arrival’ and traditionally marks the four weeks many Christians spend preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. While there are many advent customs, one of the most widely practised is opening an advent calendar. The tradition began in Germany more than a century ago and has since spread around the world.
Christmas brings an almost unbearable level of excitement for children – and plenty of adults too. Many of us have cherished memories of opening the next door on an advent calendar each morning, knowing it brought us one step closer to Christmas Day and all those presents.
Bring that wonderful sense of anticipation into your home with an advent calendar to suit your family’s traditions. From classic chocolate calendars and playful designs to reusable, fill-your-own calendars that can become part of your celebrations again and again, there’s something to make every countdown feel special.
Christmas is about many things. It’s about spending time with family and friends, showing our love for one another with Christmas gifts, and enjoying glorious food and drink. For many people, however, the essence of Christmas is celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ and reflecting on their religious and spiritual beliefs.
Creating a nativity scene in your home is a long-standing tradition and a meaningful way to honour the story of Christmas. At Lakeland, you’ll find a selection of beautifully crafted nativity sets that make thoughtful and striking focal points for your festive celebrations.
Bringing light into the home during the darker winter months is another long-standing Christmas tradition. Light offers warmth and comfort against the darkness while adding a wonderfully welcoming atmosphere to your home on cold winter evenings.
Create an instant festive glow with our Christmas candles, including traditional advent candles designed to be burned down one numbered section at a time as you count down to Christmas. To add even more sparkle, our Christmas shop is filled with lights and decorations in a variety of styles.
Embrace tradition and celebrate Christmas in your family’s own unique way with our nativity scenes, advent candles and advent calendars.
