stressing family traditions

Five years ago, I wrote about how difficult it is to break away from old family traditions in order to start new family traditions. I wrote:

Perhaps it is a natural part of growing up that I eventually outgrew the traditions created by my family of origin and began creating new customs within my new family. I believe that the traditions of my childhood started to lose their magic when they stopped being expressed as "Our family likes to celebrate Christmas this way" and became "WE HAVE TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS THIS WAY." And yet, I still believe that traditions are an important way for different generations to build a strong sense of shared purpose, belonging, and longevity. But I also feel that traditions should be flexible and reflect the needs and personality of the ever-changing family unit.

Thankfully, my family has since moved on and has allowed me to celebrate with my family in the way that I want. Now, I just need to figure out how to create magical and meaningful memories for my children at Christmastime...

Any ideas?