Christmas is a great time of the year to spend time with your family.  There are some fun “traditional” Christmas activities that you can try with your family this year to make your holiday special. 

Christmas Caroling - Christmas carolers are almost a thing of the past. This year gather your family, bundle up to keep warm, and go Christmas caroling through your neighborhood.  Or instead visit your local nursing home or assisted living community, as they love these types of holiday celebrations.

Make a Gingerbread House - A gingerbread house is a very fun way to involve your family in a long-loved Christmas tradition. After you bake the pieces to your gingerbread house let the entire family construct and decorate the house.  What a yummy tradition!

Send Handmade Christmas Cards – Instead of buying your Christmas cards this year, make your own with your children. You can purchase all the materials you’ll need at your local scrapbook shop or craft store. Buy blank note cards then decorate them as you like. Insert your family’s Christmas photo inside each card before you mail them out to your family and friends.

Lighting of the Tree - Plan a special day of family fun when you decorate and light your Christmas tree.  . At the end of the day, gather your family to decorate and light the Christmas tree. Then, sit around your beautifully decorated tree and read the Christmas story while you sip on eggnog or hot cocoa.