Christmas is coming!

Christmas is the most favourite time of year!

Planning fun Christmas activities for your family will help you get in the holiday spirit and focus on what’s important, rather than being overwhelmed by all the shopping and cooking the season entails. During the holidays, there are so many opportunities to bond with your loved ones. You can plan a fun day ice skating, or find a meaningful volunteer opportunity. The holidays are a great time to give back and instil a sense of gratitude in your little ones.

Make an advent calendar. Your kids will be so excited to wake up to a sweet message or chocolate each morning!

Decorate your Christmas tree. Help everyone get in the holiday spirit by making sure your tree is bright and festive.

Make paper snowflakes. The more family members that get involved the more different types of snowflakes you will have to hang up in your windows!

Donate an old coat or sweater. Over the Winter season, many charities are in need of warm clothing and toys for the less fortunate.

Go Christmas shopping for a local children’s hospital. All kids should have a new toy to play with on Christmas and its a great way to get your kids involved.

Donate food to a homeless shelter. You could also volunteer at a food pantry to help your kids appreciate their blessings.

Send Christmas cards. Have everyone help write out the addresses and apply the stamps.

Write letters to Santa. Include your wish list and why you deserve to be on the nice list!

Have a holiday movie. Make fancy Christmas popcorn with melted white chocolate and red and green sprinkles or mix pretzels with red and green candies.

Check out Christmas light displays. Maybe you’ll even get some inspiration for your own front yard!

Go ice skating. Be sure to check to see if they have specific family hours.

Print the calendar and hang it on your fridge or family board so everyone can see all the exciting activities you have to look forward to through the month of December.

Take lots of photos as you spend family time together. These will be cherished memories that you will enjoy looking back on.