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We all know that this can be a busy time, filled with lists and exciting ideas along with several commitments.
This year things are going to feel a bit different, so instead of dwelling on the things we can’t do I’ve decided to make this the year I pull out ALL my Christmas ideas to make it an extra special one!
Advent Calendar
I’m sure most people have an advent calendar of some sort. If you don’t, I found this great and simple idea on my favorite place, Pinterest. You just need construction paper, glue, garland, and a pen.
25 Christmas ideas
- Make Puppy Chow
- Make sugar cookies
- Elf on the Shelf
- Watch a Christmas movie in your pajamas, don’t forget the popcorn!
- Decorate Gingerbread houses
- Make Snowman & reindeer pancakes for breakfast
- Cut-out paper snowflakes and hang up in kids rooms
- Find the biggest hill and go sledding, sip hot cocoa after
- Indoor snowball fight
- Drive around to look at Christmas lights
- Send a letter to a family member
- White Dough ornaments
- Deliver baked goods to friends/family
- Create a gratitude list
- Write a Thank You letter to your teacher
- Play Holiday BINGO
- Go on a candy cane hunt
- DIY ornaments
- Minute to win it game night
- Build a snowman
- String popcorn for the tree
- Write letters to Santa
- Read stories in PJ’S by the tree
- Leave cookies out
- Celebrate!
Our favorite traditions
Every year we cut down our Christmas tree, we love to sing Christmas songs on the way home. We always decorate our tree the Sunday after Thanksgiving. This is such a special time of year. Share with us your family favorite tradition.