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The days of December are long, my friend. Long and sometimes not exactly as falalalala-filled as one would hope. Whether it’s a too-tight bottom line, the absence of a loved one, or just a bummer of a day, sometimes it’s hard to grab on to the Christmas spirit. Never fear. With this handy list, you can conjure up enough cheer to keep the bah-humbug at bay for kids of all ages.
- Feed the birds. (There’s an easy craft here!)
- Make hot chocolate.
- Take a tour of the memories represented on your Christmas tree.
- Have a Christmas music dance marathon.
- Make paper snowflakes. (Pinterest has a gazillion templates!)
- Bake cookies.
- Read the nativity story in Luke.
- Whip up some peppermint-scented playdough.
- Watch a Christmas movie. (If you haven’t watched “It’s a Wonderful Life,” with your kids, you should!)
- Listen to a Christmas story.
- Read “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.”
- Sing carols.
- Make some homemade cards.
- Make a paper chain for your tree.
- Donate money to a cause.
- Decorate your driveway. (Sidewalk chalk in areas without snow, homemade Snow Paint if you’re blessed to have the white stuff!)
- Plan a tour of lights.
- String a popcorn garland.
- Find something to give away.
- Light candles.
- Make fudge.
- Look at old Christmas photos.
- Simmer a Christmasy potpourri or diffuse a seasonal oil blend. (This list of suggested blends is great!)
- Tie bells to your doorknobs.
- Eat a candy cane.
What are YOUR favorite ways to welcome the spirit of Christmas into your home?
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