In the weeks leading to the biggest holiday of the year, amid the hustle of choosing gifts, sorting the budget, and trying to emerge both sane and debt-free from the holiday season, we often forget what Christmas is really about. Spending time with your family and creating quirky traditions and lasting memories is more valuable than any material gift. So, that’s why we came up with a list of jolly activities for yule and your family that you can do this festive season.
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Spread cheer with neighborhood caroling
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” These are wise words from “Buddy the Elf,” so gather your family for a fun round of some fa-la-la-la-ing around the neighborhood. This is a perfect way to bond as a family and to spread some holiday cheer. Who knows, maybe some grateful neighbors will award your caroling with boozed-up eggnog.
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Take to the ice for an afternoon of skating fun
Whether on an indoor rink or a frozen pond, ice skating is a joyful holiday activity to enjoy with your family. And hey, skating in the cold is all the more reason to follow it up with hot chocolate to warm up.
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Compete in a gingerbread house-building contest
Building a festive gingerbread house is one of the best holiday activities for the whole family. It smells great, looks fantastic, and is a great way to get everyone in the holiday spirit. And turning this activity into a contest just adds to the fun and excitement. But don’t be fooled; building a gingerbread from scratch might look easy in the Hallmark Christmas movies, but it surely isn’t easy. If you are not particularly crafty, you can opt for gingerbread house kits.
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Handmake gifts with a crafting day
Here is an activity that will for one help you save money while bonding as a family and crafting personalized gifts that everyone will love.
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Build a holiday puzzle together
Choose a challenging holiday-themed puzzle and work on it together over the holiday season. To add more fun to it, consider timing yourselves to see how fast you can build the puzzle.
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Construct a holiday photobooth
You don’t have to take a trip to the mall and wait in lines for a holiday family photo. You can do it in the comfort of your home. Construct a DIY photo booth with cardboard wrapped in holiday wrapping paper as a background, find funny festive props like Santa hats and pom-poms, and get ready to say ‘Merry Christmas’ for a memorable photo.
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Throw a family slumber party by the Christmas tree
If you have small kids, the holidays are the perfect time to create some core memories for them. Bending the rules by having the entire family sleep by the Christmas tree in matching pajamas might just work like a charm.
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Organize a holiday-themed scavenger hunt
Scavenger hunts are always fun, but by adding a little ‘Grinch’ or ‘Santa’ vibe, you can create an unforgettable holiday adventure for the whole family.
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Host a holiday cookie decorating contest
Sure, gathering the entire family in the kitchen, especially with small kids, is a recipe for a mess. But what’s a bit of extra cleaning compared to the laughter and sweet moments you’ll share while trying to perfect those wonky smiles on your gingerbread dudes?
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Organize an ugly Christmas sweater craft party
Deck those halls with boughs of… hilariously ugly sweaters. Gather your family and invite your friends to an ultimate ugly Christmas sweater craft party. Dig out those old sweaters and give them a fabulously tacky makeover. Think glitter, pom-poms, and all the tinsel you can handle.
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Plan a festive neighborhood lights tour
The magic of Christmas is turning the ordinary into well magical. So go for a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood and take in all those glitzy lights and “decked halls.”
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Volunteer as a family
The holidays are the perfect time to count your blessings—and to give back to the community. Start Christmas morning with a grateful heart by volunteering.
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Arrange a Christmas carol karaoke night
A Christmas carol karaoke night is a fantastic and fun way to get into the holiday spirit with your family. Everyone in the family can taking turn at the mic, belting out classic carols and rocking around the Christmas tree with modern holiday hits. There’s laughter, off-key high notes, and so much cheer.
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Have a Christmas movie marathon with themed snacks
Spaghetti with maple syrup and tart pops? Why yes, please. A Christmas movie marathon is always a great idea. What is a better idea is having themed snacks to nib on while enjoying the holiday classics. Watching the “Grinch?” Go for green popcorn. “Home Alone?” Cheese pizza, of course.
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Set up a hot chocolate tasting station
Create a designated corner for hot chocolate tasting for a delicious holiday vibe. You can set up everything from candy canes to marshmallows and enjoy all that sugar rush that will follow. Again, families with small kids, beware: sugar-fueled kids around ornaments and decorations— not so jolly. Better protect the Christmas tree ahead.
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Play Christmas song bingo
If you want to spend some time with your family but are too busy preparing for the holiday, this is a perfect activity because you can do other things while you play it. , Make sure ahead of time that each song on the bingo cards is also on the day’s playlist. Keep an ear out throughout the day, then call bingo when you mark off five songs in a row on your card.
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