PICTURE: PEXELS/ CHRISTMAS WITH KIDS
The holidays are a wonderful time of year, full of joyous celebrations, cherished family customs, and numerous chances to make enduring memories.
Children especially like Christmas because they look forward to the idea of wearing new clothes, unwrapping their presents, and all the enjoyable activities that accompany this season. There are countless ways to involve children and create a memorable Christmas season, from making decorations to playing activities with a seasonal theme.
Christmas movie marathon
Transform movie time into a comfortable, family-friendly activity by using blankets, cushions, fairy lights, and perhaps a small Christmas tree or other festive decorations, to create a place with a Christmas feel. The children can help in setting it up.
There cannot be a movie marathon without a snack station with Christmas-themed snacks (such as popcorn with red and green sprinkles,). The little ones can be involved in making and serving the snacks during the movie breaks.
Christmas Decorations
Children can use craft materials (paper, glitter, glue, paint, etc.) to make their personalised decorations. As a family, you can also decorate the tree together. If you have more than one bundle of joy, each one can get an opportunity to adorn the tree. Making this a family tradition is truly the best gift you could give to them every year.
Christmas time capsule
Another great idea is the fascinating idea of creating a Christmas time capsule that keeps priceless memories. You can ask the children to write down what are they favourite Christmas memories for the current year or even messages to their future selves. A Christmas card, a little toy, or pictures can be included. A video of the family creating their time capsule contents can also be added. Once everything is inside, place the time capsule in a box or other container and seal it. You can choose which date you would like to open the capsule, for example in 10 or 20 years which must be written on the exterior of the container.
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