For Alexandra Breckenridge, Christmas magic begins before the sun ever rises. The Virgin River star recently shared a holiday tradition she’s lovingly passed down to her children—one that started with her own mother and still holds its quiet charm.
Each Christmas Eve, her kids are allowed to open just one present. Just one. Of course, the negotiations begin immediately. “Maybe two?” they plead—echoing the same persuasive tactics Alexandra once used herself. She and her husband carefully choose the gift, preserving the thrill while keeping the mystery intact.
This year, the wonder doesn’t stop there. Santa and grandparents will handle the rest, with an extra-special surprise waiting: a family trip to Disney World. For Breckenridge, it’s not about the number of gifts, but the feeling behind them.
“I like creating Christmas magic for my children,” she says—and for her, that quiet moment on Christmas Eve is where it all begins.
