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40 Christmas Activities You and the Family Can Do at Home

Woman's Day

November 13, 2021 at 8:22 AM

1) Make snowman spoons for hot cocoa.

2) Make popcorn garland.

3) Make your own holiday card display.

4) Deck the halls.

5) Stage the family Christmas photo.

6) Estimate Santa's time of arrival.

7) Recycle used bottles for holiday decor.

8) Decorate a window display.

9) Enjoy holiday themed pancakes.

10) Design a Christmas village.

11) Make a Christmas tree out of everyday objects.

12) Make a "light" angel.

13) Get a personalized video from Santa.

14) Drive to see Christmas lights.

15) Make paper snowflakes.

16) Donate your kids' old toys.

17) Create your own Advent calendar.

18) Give your kids a mini tree.

19) Put together an ice wreath.

20) Make your own holiday ornaments.

21) Decorate festive cookies.

22) Read 'A Christmas Carol' out loud.

23) Turn a regular cookie jar into a snow globe.

24) Give your front door a makeover.

25) Build a gingerbread house.

26) Adopt an Elf on the Shelf.

27) Pick out a Christmas tree together.

28) Go ice skating.

29) Write and send out a letter to Santa Claus.

30) Go sledding.

31) Stream a local production of "The Nutcracker."

32) Build a snowman.

33) Host Christmas karaoke.

34) Drop off food at a food bank.

35) Watch a holiday movie.

36) Host an ugly sweater contest.

37) Decorate the Christmas tree.

38) Spend an afternoon wrapping.

39) Build your own model train exhibit.

40) Personalize everyone's stockings.

Start a new tradition! These fun Christmas activities for kids will make sure your children don't get bored, whether your family is traveling for the holidays or staying cozy at home.

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