One of the family traditions my late husband and I started ealy in our marriage is the Advent Calendar, and Advent wreath. Some years, we made our own calendar for the children, with little paper doors to open, Bible verses, and some treats as they counted off the days to Christmas.
We’ve had an Advent wreath and Advent calendar for many years. During Advent and Lent, we read the lectionary both morning and evening, in the hope that everyone will pay attention at least once ;-).
If we have an “inherited culture,” it’s the military. Praying for the troops, decorating the graves, sending packages and cards are all part of our expression of our faith.