Indeed, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Frosty mornings, delicious hot cups of hot chocolate, building a snowman and more! Children, especially, enjoy Christmas and winter more. Join in the fun with your kids with these winter family activities that will make the holiday season even more exciting for everyone!
make a DIY advent calendar
Nothing will make children happy than a family project. Take the time to shop for some supplies (and little surprises for each day), sit in your living room, and make your own Advent Calendar. Not only will it bring out the creativity of the children (and yours!), but you can have fun every Christmas day as a family until Christmas comes.
bake christmas cookies
Speaking of family projects, bring the fun to the kitchen and fill the house with the sweet smell of cookies. You can bake the cookies ahead of time with Christmas cookie cutters and let the kids decorate them. Have some different colored frostings, rainbow sprinkles, marshmallows, chocolate syrup, and other sweet additions ready!
have a movie night
Break out the kids’ favorite snacks and some popcorn and get everyone in the family ready for movie night. You can watch Christmas movies or any nice family movies together. Don’t forget the blankets – it’s nice to cuddle up together in this weather!
Take a trip to a Christmas tree farm
Little ones will enjoy winter and the holidays even more if they can choose their own Christmas tree! Walk through the estate, take photos in the beautiful scenery, and enjoy the cool breeze outside. Once you’ve chosen a tree, you can go home and decorate it as a family!
Visit the ice rink
Don’t let winter go by without ice skating! Children tend to stay cooped up at home during the cold season, so going to the ice rink is a great way to bond with them. Sledding is also a fun idea – visit a place nearby where you can spend an afternoon sledding!
Volunteer
The holidays are the perfect time to give back. Volunteer as a family at a soup kitchen, helping prepare meals for the homeless. Alternatively, you can also visit an orphanage together and donate your children’s old clothes, shoes and toys. It will be a fun learning experience for the little ones!
Your family doesn’t have to stay indoors just because it’s too cold outside – enjoy the season with these fun family winter activities!
