Making Christmas Memories with Your Little Ones

There is truly nothing quite as special as seeing the magic of Christmas through your child’s eyes. It’s just that…magical. The time we spend and the memories we make with our children now can last an entire lifetime and even influence future generations! These fun times can easily become traditions passed on to their children and their children’s children. How amazing is that?!

There is no denying that this is a busy time of year, and the thought of adding one more thing to our endless task list seems exhausting to even think about. However, there are many little things that you can incorporate into your holidays that may seem small and insignificant to you right now, but they may mean the world to your children for years to come.

Check out some different ways to add a little cheer and magic to your child’s holiday (and maybe even to yours)!

🎄 Create a popcorn garland. It can serve as both a craft and a snack all in one! You can’t beat that. You can add in some cranberries for a festive pop of color!

🎄 Create a felt Christmas tree to hang on an empty wall. This can be a good solution for your littles who want to help decorate the tree but aren’t quite old enough to handle the glass ornaments. Cut a tree out of green felt, cut out various Christmas ornaments, and let your little ones decorate (and redecorate) until their heart is content!

🎄 Host a family ornament painting party. You can purchase various ornaments (ceramic, wooden, etc.) from stores or online and paint away! You will love having these relics years down the road to look at. Don’t forget to add their names and the year on the back of each one to enjoy years later. This can be a fun tradition to start!

🎄 Write your own Christmas carols and sing them together as a family. If this seems too daunting, then just sing the classic carols together. If you want to up the ante, have a singing competition! Remember, you’re not looking for a singing contract; you’re just looking to have some fun (and laughter) with your kiddos.

🎄 Make a wreath. This can be as elaborate or as simple as you want it to be (or based on the age of your little ones). There are kits you can purchase, or you can buy individual pieces from various stores. Have fun with it and enjoy your final product! The kiddos will love seeing their handiwork on display.

🎄 Create a Christmas photo booth. Either purchase some photo booth props or make your own! Then, have fun being silly with the little ones!

🎄 Write letters to Santa. Creating their wishlist is a fun way to get in the Christmas spirit!

🎄 Bake sugar cookies together. Consider having the cookie batter already prepared so that the kids don’t have to wait. (We all know the waiting isn’t always the fun part…for anyone!) Have foil, paper, or even a plastic tablecloth out to contain the mess. Then, go crazy with icing and sprinkles!

🎄 Build a gingerbread house. There are tons of kits available nowadays to purchase. Or, if you’re really skilled and feeling crafty, bake your own. Consider having a competition to see who builds the best house, or just focus on building and eating the spare pieces.

🎄 Make reindeer food for Christmas night. We leave cookies and milk for Santa, but what about his trusty reindeer? Create a snack just for them to set out. You can find different ideas online of what to include in the treat. Some common ingredients are birdseed, dry oatmeal, etc. You can even jazz it up a bit by adding edible glitter. Give your yard a little sprinkle of the reindeer food, and watch the excitement grow in your child’s eyes!

🎄 Watch Christmas movies/cartoons. It’s time for a movie marathon! From the classics to the newer releases, there are many movies to enjoy as a family. Pop some popcorn, get your Christmas pajamas on, and snuggle up for a night of cuddles, laughter, and yummy treats.

🎄 Build a fun runway for Santa and his sleigh. You can make this as simple or elaborate as you want. Christmas lights will suffice, or you can add battery-powered lights to bags to put along the “runway.” Maybe even have a “Welcome” sign ready for his arrival!

🎄 Cut out paper snowflakes! This is an inexpensive way to entertain kiddos for a good long while. Get yourself some paper, age-appropriate scissors, and you’re good for hours of entertainment! Plus, you’ll have some fun decorations to add around the house.

🎄 Go for a Christmas lights drive. You can drive through the streets or maybe even a park if you have one nearby that has lights out. You can find some pretty elaborate lights out there, with some even set to music. This is a fun activity for all ages.

🎄 Make homemade cards and send them to family and friends. Homemade cards are just the cutest and will be treasured by loved ones. Not only will you spread holiday cheer, but you will be creating a keepsake for whoever is on the receiving end.

We hope you all enjoy this special time with family and friends, and we wish you the best memories! Get out there and have fun, and maybe even create some new memories and traditions along the way.