Be sure to enter our annual Christmas Blessings Giveaway at the end of this post
It’s easy to get swept away in the busy-ness of the holiday season and miss out on the little moments with our kids. Before you know it, those opportunities will be gone and they will be making memories with their own families.
So, one of the ways I make the most of the holiday season with my kids is by making a holiday bucket list as a family. We write down all the little activities we want to enjoy throughout the month of December, and then we focus on one activity each day.
Years ago, I created a daily holiday activity chain, and it was so much fun putting it together and tearing off a chain link each day as we did whatever activity was listed. This has become one of my kids’ favorite traditions, and I want to share it with your family too!
You can create your own paper chain using the ideas listed below, or you can grab the free printable Fun Family Holiday Bundle Pack if you enjoy cute printables {it’s my gift to you!}.
I included 31 days of activities so you can pick and choose the ones that work best for your family, and if you want to continue on into the new year–or start after Thanksgiving, you have that flexibility as well!
These are simple, inexpensive ways to make fun memories with your family this year!
I’ve also included links to activities from some of my favorite bloggers if you want more craft/activity ideas!
31 Fun Holiday Activities for Your Family
1. Bake cookies or make another holiday treat (Here are a few of my Favorite Holiday Recipes)
2. Make paper snowflakes (or crystal snowflakes)
3. Create holiday cards
4. Build a snowman (use cotton balls & pinecones, paper, cookies, or take turns dressing each other like a snowman if you don’t have snow near you) You can also make snowman treats.
5. Trim a tree (your tree, a mini tree, coloring page, or outdoor trees all work)
6. Build a gingerbread house (Or Try this Gingerbread Nativity Idea)
7. Watch a holiday movie marathon
8. Roast marshmallows
9. Donate gently used toys and clothes
10. Make ornaments (Twine Wrapped Candy Canes)
11. Family sleepover by the Christmas tree
12. Attend a holiday museum exhibit
13. Make chocolate-covered holiday pretzels
14. Construct paper stockings (construction paper, hole punch, string)
15. Make popcorn balls
16. Holiday lights parade
17. Volunteer to serve somewhere in your community
18. Door decorating contest
19. Make a plate of treats for neighbors
20. Go Christmas caroling
21. Secret Santa (give a gift to someone-participate in shoeboxes, angel tree, or other program to bless a local family)
22. Hot cocoa bar
23. Christmas coloring pages or (try this Christmas Nativity Coloring/Craft idea)
24. Have a marshmallow fight
25. Christmas Song Dance Party
26. Make gifts for the homeless (socks, gloves, toiletries, snacks, wipes, encouraging note, etc.)
27. Parents’ choice – do whatever activity you decide that day
28. Kids’ choice – do whatever activity the kids decide that day
29. Make holiday gifts (handmade gifts are the best! Craft stores have tons of inexpensive ideas like photo frames, ornaments, home décor, etc.)
30. Pajama party game night
31. Christmas craft day (Elves & Shoemaker Craft, Woven Placemats, Paper Roll Crafts)
FREE Fun Family Holiday Activity Bundle
For even more fun this holiday season, use this free printable bundle pack to create fall & holiday-themed bucket lists, track daily holiday activities on the calendars, and make an adorable paper chain to help you count down the days until Christmas with simple and meaningful daily activities to build lasting memories without breaking the bank.
MORE FUN ACTIVITIES for your FAMILY this HOLIDAY SEASON (and the PERFECT GIFT IDEA for EVERY MOM in your life)
A Merry and Bright Adventure: A Christmas Devotional for Family, Faith, Food, and Fun takes families on a journey to discover how common holiday traditions got started–and how they can point your family to Jesus.
📚Inside You’ll find📚
🎄25 short Family Devotions with Scripture + Guided Prayers
🎄Discussion Questions to Encourage Conversation
🎄Fun Family Activities to Cultivate Connection (little-to-no-prep)
🎄31 Holiday-Themed Recipes with scripts to reinforce biblical truths (variety of desserts, snacks, breakfast items, and fun family beverages)
🎊BONUSES🎊
❤️Grocery & Supply Lists for quick reference
❤️Homeschool Adventure Guide
❤️Optional Mini Gift Countdown Ideas
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The Christmas season is here! It’s a time for joy, generosity, and celebrating the blessings in our lives. And what better way to spread a little cheer than with a special giveaway just for you?
I’ve partnered with a wonderful group of bloggers to bring you the Christmas Blessings Giveaway. We know the holiday season can be full of both joy and stress, and our hope is to ease that burden just a bit for a few families. We are giving away FOUR $250 gift cards, and the best part is that each winner will get to choose where the gift card is from. Whether it helps with presents, groceries, or something special for you, we pray it brings encouragement and peace this Christmas.
The giveaway runs November 19 through November 28, so be sure to get your entries in before it ends!
To enter, simply use the entry form below. We know it’s a long one, but each blogger personally contributed to make this giveaway happen, and your support means so much. Plus, the more entries you complete, the better your chances of winning one of the $250 prizes!
Wishing you a season full of peace, joy, and blessings!
Giveaway ends November 28th at 11:59pm ET. Winners will be drawn and emailed the following day. The winners will have 48 hours to respond to email to claim the prize. By entering this giveaway you will be added to the email lists of the participating bloggers. You must live in the United States or Canada to be eligible to win.
What a wonderful giveaway! Thanks for the chance. Happy Holidays!
Thanks for always sharing great information. I hope your holidays are full of family, friends and happiness.
Thanks Jenny! Wishing the same for you!
I so need to print this list out sounds like a lot of fun activities that the kids would love to do thanks for sharing this one it is so clever and fun.
I hope we do most of the activities, as a family, that you list here on this blog post. I would use the money for family needs and wants for Christmas. We need a new refrigerator and just recently got a new washing machine. Because of that Christmas will be slim this year. It would be a great blessing to our family to win this. Good Luck and God Bless to all who enter.
This is such a sweet giveaway and i am saving this site to my favorites! Thank you for a chance!
Thank you for your generous activities list that I will use during the Christmas break!
Happy Holidays!!
I love the great Christmas list of ideas and the giveaway. So much fun. Thank you!
thank you so much! I love your blog!
Thanks Jennifer! I’m so glad you love it!