…Tips for Christmas activities

THE holidays are upon us and in between wrapping presents and singing holiday songs, you will want to throw some fun Christmas activities into the mix.

These are a great way to not only pass the time but bring family and friends together in an exciting way.

Whether you are looking to decorate houses or play holiday charades, there are fun Christmas activities that everyone will enjoy no matter how young or old. Here are some tips:

1. Go on a holiday lights scavenger hunt
Going to look at lights on other people’s homes is a fun Christmas activity for all ages. Grab the family, get some cups of hot chocolate and make your way to the neighborhoods that go all out for the holidays and stroll around. Make sure to bring your camera to capture the houses that make your jaw drop so you can post them on social media to show your friends.

2. Enjoy a hot chocolate bar
For those with a sweet tooth, a hot chocolate bar is a must-do activity during the holiday season. Get your favorite hot chocolate from Swiss Miss or Williams-Sonoma alongside your favorite mug and enjoy! Don’t forget the marshmallows and decorative festive sprinkles for more festive fun.

3. Make a holiday time capsule
Time capsules are a great way to reflect on the year that’s gone by and cherish items to be opened in the following year. You can either place a special item inside or write down a prediction for next year and when it rolls around you can see if it has come to fruition.

4. Create a holiday playlist
You may already have some Christmas carols on repeat for the holidays, however, you can spend some time creating festive playlists for family dinners and holiday parties. You can even come up with one for the kids, adults and the entire clan. Kids will love getting to pick what songs to add from their favorite artists too.

5. Recreate a cherished recipe
Some recipes are handed down from generation to generation, and while the people who wrote them may be gone, their memories live on. Food brings people together, and that’s truly a reason to celebrate the holiday season.

6. Host a gift swap
Host a gift exchange with friends or coworkers. Put a price limit on the gifts, or set another theme: All the gifts have to be something funny, something from a thrift store, only food items, etc.

7. Do a good deed
Christmas is a good time to be thankful for your blessings and help those who are less fortunate. It can be as simple as giving a genuine compliment or more involved like a full day of volunteering at the soup kitchen. Either way, it will bring more joy into the world and make you feel good, too.

8. Sing Christmas karaoke
You already know all the words to your favorite Christmas songs, so why not belt them out? You can even turn it into a game, where singers have to skip certain words like Santa or tree. If they mess up, they are out.

9. Gift a teacher or other cherished friend
Is there somebody who does a lot for you who you don’t typically buy a present for? Try getting them a heartfelt gift to show your gratitude, or even hand make them something. There’s no better way to show your appreciation.

10. Attend a Christmas service
Even if your family does not usually attend church services, Christmas is a great opportunity to put on your Sunday finery and visit a nearby place of worship. It will also help everyone remember the reason for the season.

Source: goodhousekeeping.com

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