The last month of the year is upon us, and December is the perfect time for fun family activities. From Christmas cookies to decking the halls and more, here are 30 family activities that are all about family bonding during the holidays.
5. Giving Tuesday. Encourage your kiddos to gather spare change around the house and then decide, as a family, to give it to a local nonprofit organization.
6. Have a holiday book night. Grab seasonal books, make hot cocoa and pop popcorn for a family night in. Here are a few of our favorite holiday books for kids.
7. Get ready to cook for the holidays using everyone’s favorite kitchen appliance–the InstantPot. From appetizers to desserts, here are all the holiday recipes you’ll need.
10. Get out the pens and paper and write holiday greetings on Dec. 7, National Letter Writing Day. Write to Santa, grandparents or create your own holiday cards.
11. Make and decorate a gingerbread house on National Gingerbread House Day on Dec. 12. Here are a few gingerbread-making tips and tricks to keep the holiday cheer simple and fun.
12. Decorate your Christmas tree with handmade ornaments. Here are 21 easy ornament crafts you can make at home.
13. Play winter games. From I Spy, Winter Edition to paper snowflakes and paint by number, here are 35 free and easy winter activities to do anytime.
15. National Ugly Sweater Day is Dec. 20. Host an ugly Christmas sweater party for kids and parents in honor of the day. Need some ugly inspiration? We’ve got you covered with these hideous sweaters.
16. Bake Christmas cookies and give cookie trays to friends and neighbors. Or host a cookie exchange. Here are 52 cookie recipes that will make mouths water.
17. Deck your halls for the holidays. Twinkle lights and garlands make great ways to decorate. Here are 18 holiday garlands and 20 DIY wreaths you can make with kids.
18. Take the kids to see a local production of “The Nutcracker.”