14 Things To Do This Christmas To Enjoy The Holidays
Are you in search of a few holiday activities this Christmas? If you are, we’ve got you covered.
Check out our recommendations for things you can do to enjoy the season.
Make A Gingerbread House
This is a classic Christmas activity that the entire household can enjoy. You can build a gingerbread house from scratch or purchase an easy assemble kit. Either way this is a fun activity, and the best part is eating your creation after its completed!
Yummy fun!
Have A Christmas Tree Decorating Competition With Relatives
Invite your relatives to participate in a tree decorating competition. Each household will be responsible for decorating an indoor tree. Get creative with colors, styles, and patterns to put together a winning tree. Select unbiased judges (if they can be found) to assess each completed tree. Points can be given for areas such as color, creativity or even originality. To make it a traditional event, you can incorporate a floating trophy. This is a fun filled event that the entire family can enjoy.
Take Family Photos
Dress the family up and take a few shots. You can use a professional photographer or, you can opt to take your own personal photos. For your wardrobe, you can color coordinate or wear matching t-shirts, sweaters or even pajamas if you choose.
Whatever you decide, capture lots of smiles and just have fun!
Bake Christmas Cookies
Pull out the Christmas apron and the cookie cutters! Roll out the dough then cut out the perfect little shapes. Make snowmen, Christmas trees, reindeer, bells, or even Santa! Finish off your cookies with some colorful and unique icing. When your done, enjoy your creation with a nice cup of tea or cocoa. This activity will create memorable moments for you and your family.
Attend A Church Service
Celebrate the reason for the season by attending a church service. During the holidays, many churches will hold sermons to observe the birth of baby Jesus, the Savior. Take in a service during the Christmas season and have your spirits lifted as you celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.
Go Christmas Shopping
Christmas is the season of giving. If you love to shop, you can use the holiday giving season as a chance to go crazy with it! Have fun picking out the perfect treat for your loved ones. As part of the fun, choose some unique wrapping paper and enjoy wrapping those presents under the lights of your Christmas tree.
Have A Ugly Sweater Competition
This activity can create a lot of laughs for you and your family. You can purchase the perfect ugly sweater, or you can get creative and design a sweater of your own. Extend the competition beyond just your household. Invite your siblings and their family or even your parents to join in on a little friendly competition.
May the ugliest sweater win!
Watch Christmas Movies
What would the holidays be like without watching a few Christmas movies. Get into the holiday spirit by curling up under a warm fire or near the Christmas tree lights to indulge in some classic Christmas movies. Personal favorites include, Elf (2003), How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) and Scrooged (1988). There are many more to choose from.
Build A Snowman
This timeless tradition will never get old. If snow is common to your area during the holidays, do partake in the building of a snowman. Show off your artistic skills and remember to accessorize your finished product.
Don’t forget to use sticks for the hands, and a carrot for the nose!
Take In The Holiday Lights
During the holidays, there are lots of light displays to see. From store fronts to park displays and even homes, there are no shortage of light displays during the holiday season. Pack the family in the car and just drive around and take in scenery of lights. Be wowed by the beauty and creativity showcased during the season.
Be A Volunteer At A Local Shelter
Christmas is a time to show love and to give. It’s the perfect time to spread holiday cheer and what better place to do it than at a shelter. Brighten up someone’s life during the holidays by spending time with them, helping to feed them, or just listening to their stories and sharing some of your own.
Charitable work brings joy to the receiver as well as the giver.
Make A Front Door Wreath
Channel your creative side and create the perfect masterpiece. Design a wreath that incorporates your personal style with beautiful colors to compliment the season. Place your artwork on your door and let it be a conversation piece for when relatives and friend stop by during the holidays.
Write Letters To Santa
Younger kids will enjoy this activity. They can write a letter to Santa and include all of their top wishes for the season. Parents, ensure that you mail the finished letter! It’s all part of the fun!
Decorate Your Christmas Tree With Relatives
Invite relatives over to help you decorate your tree. Cook a nice meal or have a few snacks and make it a party. Enjoy the company of your loved ones while sitting back and watching them do most of the work!
Whatever you decide to do this Christmas, have fun and enjoy all of the things that the season has to offer.
Happy Holidays to you and yours!
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