11 Christmas Activities To Do This Holiday Season
It’s that holly jolly time of the year! The season of giving, sharing moments with family, decorating and Christmas cookies.
The holidays tend to arrive so quickly that sometimes we don’t get a chance to think about ways to celebrate it.
Don’t worry. If you are searching for a few ideas to help you enjoy the holiday season, have a look at these 11 activities that you can do this Christmas.
1. Attend A Tree Lighting Ceremony
Attending a tree lighting ceremony is great way to get the holiday season officially started. City squares and shopping malls are both popular places where this activity is held. Take your family along and join the crowds of people who will gather to watch the tree light up this Christmas.
2. Watch Holiday Movies
Christmas would not be Christmas without watching those classic holiday films. Pop the popcorn, slip into those Christmas pjs and enjoy a few Christmas movies to get you into the holiday spirit. Some good holiday picks include:
- The Santa Clause
- The Polar Express
- Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- Home Alone
- Elf
3. Build A Gingerbread House
Building a gingerbread house is a classic holiday activity that is fun for the entire family. You can purchase a ready-made kit that only requires assembling and decorating or you can channel your inner chef and choose to make the entire house from scratch. Either way, this is a great activity for the holiday season.
4. Make A Christmas Tree Ornament
Ever thought about making your own ornaments? Have fun creating a style of you own for this year’s Christmas tree. Here’s an example to get you started.
5. Donate Toys For Kids
Christmas is the season of giving. Donating a toy is a great way to put a smile on a child’s face this Christmas. You can opt to donate toys to a children’s shelter in-person or participate in a toy drive that someone is hosting. This activity is also a good way to teach your own kids the joy of giving.
6. Bake Christmas Cookies
Get the oven going this season and fill the house with the scent of cookies. Purchase a few cookie cutters and get the perfect holiday shapes for your treats. You can also take a few over to the neighbors to spread some cheer this season.
7. Go Christmas Caroling
Organize a group of family or friends to help bring some cheer to others this Christmas season. Using the gift of song, have fun belting out those Christmas classics for the neighbors or consider making patients on a hospital ward feel merry and bright this season.
8. Make A Homemade Gift
Homemade gifts are special. Receiving one can bring joy just knowing that someone took the time to make one for you. Homemade candles, a crochet teddy bear, or bath bombs are a few nice ideas. Give the gift of homemade present this holiday season.
9. Create Paper Snowflakes
Making paper snowflakes is a fun activity to do during the holidays. It’s a creative exercise that the entire family can enjoy, and it is a great way to decorate your home for the season. Here’s a video that can help you create the perfect snowflake.
10. Do A Secret Santa Gift Exchange
This idea is fun and can be enjoyed with friends, family and coworkers. Pick names, let all participants give a few ideas of things that they like, set a minimum price limit if you choose then decide on a day when everyone can come together to exchange presents. What’s nice about a gift exchange is that everyone involved gets to have at least one gift to open during the season.
11. Have An Ugly Christmas Sweater Competition
This activity can be both fun and competitive. Get the entire family involved and see who make the ugliest Christmas sweater. Gather a couple of unbiased judges and let them decide. The winner gets bragging rights for a year.
Hope these activities help to make your holiday a little brighter!
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