SuggaD Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 So our family is really trying to move away from all the materialism that has become the holidays. We are doing 1 gift per person this year and going on a cruise for Christmas. I am looking for ideas for fun family activities throughout the month of December. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magickallight Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Here is a neat idea and you can print out the pages to make the book right from their siteNaughty vs. Nice Activity Book http://a.dilcdn.com/bl/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2012/03/prep-and-landing-activity-book-printables-photo-260x260-fs_mg_1741.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyreejames Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Here's a few ideas that we enjoy:1. Go see a holiday themed show like The Nutcracker2. Go ice skating3. Do a night where you drive around and look at decorations4. Family holiday movie night ( you can make cocoa, cookies, etc for this)5. Family game night Hope that helps! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopping4my3son Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Ring bells for Salvation Army.Homemade Christmas cards.Family picture with ugly Christmas sweaters.Holiday or winter themed puzzles. Can glue and frame them.Homemade ornaments and stringing popcorn.Volunteering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmck Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Make cards for a nursing home and go pass them outChristmas carolingDo some kind of treasure huntPlay a new game or an old one the kids have never played before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogiporkchop Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I was going to say volunteer too... can't go wrong with giving back. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbillyswife Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I am always looking for fun holiday ideas We ring the bell for the salvation armyGo look at the holiday lightsCookie Exchange 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momlori Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Depends on the age of the kids but love your idea. Cookie baking - everyone picks their favorite to makeFind an Angel Tree and donate to a family as a family (go out and pick up presents and food together)Family nights - movies, decorating, seeing lights, dressing up and taking pictures 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbybell Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 We do a different family activity every day as part of our Advent, some that I can think of: dancing to Christmas music around the tree (my children LOVE this, and I must admit, I always like I can get my husband to dance too ), baking cookies, decorating the tree, crafts for family, crafts for the wild animals (like pinecones with peanut butter and bird seed, etc, that the animals can eat through the cold winter), taking donations, picking out an angel and going shopping together, going to see Christmas lights, going ice skating, movie night, etc, etc. My kids look forward more to the month of December than they do Christmas, they do love presents, but they love all the stuff we do leading up to it the most. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper_Mint_Tea Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 if you have girls, do "Holiday Jewelry day". youtube has ton if fabulous ideas !!!Boys & girls ". Holiday movie night w/ hot chocolate"The whole family " holiday treats making day" "Holiday crafts making day" Fun activities for the whole family to enjoy !!I am always looking for fun holiday ideas We ring the bell for the salvation armyGo look at the holiday lightsCookie Exchange When I was little Day would take the whole family (me, sis, lil bro, Mom) drive around random neighborhoods to go see the fun Christmas lights Soo much fun ! Aaahh my good old days needless to say I love that idea !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuggaD Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 Thank you all for all the great ideas! I am planning out every weekend between Thanksgiving and our cruise, including Fridays using some of your great ideas. Can't wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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