Christmas is the perfect time to savor as a family. But sometimes, with all the hub bub, we find ourselves going in a million different directions AWAY from each other. It’s hard to find activities that promote family unity. Here’s a round-up of a bunch of ideas from top bloggers about their favorite ways to gather together to celebrate.
Celebrate Christmas as a Family
Countdowns and Traditions
- A Literacy Advent: 26 Christmas Books and Corresponding Activities – Growing Book by Book
- 12 Days of Christmas Fun Countdown – Love, Play and Learn
- Christmas Tree Traditions -Love Play and Learn
- And here’s 12 more family Christmas traditions – Every Star is Different
Games
- Have a Christmas Scavenger Hunt/Bingo Game (Free Printable) – ALLterNATIVE Learning
- Play Holiday Charades or Pictionary – KC EDventures
- Here’s Another Charades List – The Joy of Boys
Create
- Make Gingerbread or (Rice Krispie) Houses – The Chaos and the Clutter
- Make a Family Hand Print Christmas Tree – Mum in the Mad House
Share the Joy
- Become a Christmas Angel – Learn with Play at Home
- Go Christmas Caroling (Tips for Making it AWESOME!) – She Lives Free
- Random Acts of Kindness Christmas Countdown – Every Star is Different
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Relax
- Get a Little Yoga in during a Pretend Trip to a Christmas Tree Farm – Kids Yoga Stories
- 25 Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy the Holidays as a Family – KC EDventures
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Sharla says
What great ideas for making the holidays about family moments and creating memories together! Thank you for including our Rice Krispie House tradition.
Julie says
Thanks for stopping by Sharla! I’m learning so much from your blog as you’re farther along on the SPD and Homeschool journey!