Last year I did a fun December Fun Jar with the kids, this year I decided to re-vamp it a little! I used the same concept but added some presents in the mix. Starting today ( December 1st) my kids will open either a present or envelope with a fun activity until Christmas day! It’s a fun way to celebrate the Holiday season, as well as learn about the true meaning of Christmas, Christ!
So here’s a breakdown of what I did:
1. Christmas movie
2. Christmas coloring book
3. Check out Christmas books at the Library
4. Visit the Zoo
5. Gingerbread train kit
6. Christmas craft
7. Eat candy canes!
8. Gather unwanted toys to donate
9. Write letters to Santa and take to Macys
10. Wrap presents
11. Make Reindeer food (recipe here!)
12. Drive around and look at Christmas lights
13. Build a snowman (hope there’s snow!!)
14. Christmas movie
15. Random act of kindness for the day!
16. Sing Christmas songs!
17. Pick out and buy family ornament of the year!
18. Bible Verse- Luke 1:39-45
19. Bible Verse- Luke 1:46-56
20. Bible Verse- Luke 1:57-66
21. Bible Verse- Luke 1:67-80
22. Visit Reindeer Farm
23. Enjoy a nice cup of hot chocolate
24. Make Christmas cookies
25. Rejoice in the Lord! Spend the day with family 🙂
I pre-assigned each gift and numbered it (makes it a little easier so I know what to expect!). Pick fun activities or gifts your family can enjoy together, the entire Holiday season!
SO fun, I did something similar last year for the 12 days of Christmas. With moving this year it’s impossible to do 25 days. Hopefully we’ll be moved in in time to celebrate at least 12 days:)
I prepared for this at least a month in advance so it was nice to have it all complete! My sons so excited!!
This is such a fun way to show the true reason for Christmas and I am sure your kids enjoy it so. I don’t have any kids but I will have to keep something like this in mind when I do 🙂
xoxo
Gwen
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It’s so exciting as a parent to teach them that “things” are not important, but spending time with family and giving to others is!
I so want to do this. I saw a pin of this on pinterest.
You should give it a try! It’s a lot of fun 🙂
OMG, this is so sweet! That’s a lot of wonderful things to look forward to, I especially like number seven!
Thank you! We visited the Wildlights at the Zoo tonight 🙂 It’s so great to celebrate and spend time with the kids!
Great ideas! Please come share at our advent calendar link party:)
http://www.shecookscraftsruns.net/2012/12/christmas-blog-hop-series-advent.html
Thank you for the invite, I’d LOVE to!
great idea!!
would love it if you could share this on my link party @ http://www.serenityyou.com
Natasha xx
Ok, LOVE this idea!!!!!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality!