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A few fun things for kids to do at Christmas time
Cards from the heart - get out all of your arts and crafts gear - pens, pencils, crayons, markers, construction paper - and let the kids go to town! Personalize cards by adding a special photograph.Chains of paper like we used to make - Cut strips of colorful construction paper and glue together in a loop. Insert the other strip through the first loop, glue together and continue!
Homemade Gifts - Use empty clean jam jars and fill with an assortment of festive candies. I just love some of the pretty candies that you can only buy at Christmas. Try old fashioned peppermints or candy canes. Cover the lid with a festive cut out fabric and wrap with a ribbon.
Bake some cookies - Let the kids help make a batch of Christmas cookies and let them decorate the cookies themselves, this is one activity they'll really enjoy!
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Fun things kids can do outside at Christmas time
Just because it's cold out doesn't mean the kids can't go out there and have fun. Bundle everyone up in warm clothing and go for a Christmas walk, look at the different decorations and lights or just enjoy the season around you.Go on a holiday scavenger hunt, write down things each child is suppose to see on your walk out. You can include things like pine cones, Christmas lights or winter birds. Make it appropriate for the child's age and then get out there and have fun.
Find a traditional outdoor ice skating ring. These are so much fun at Christmas, enjoy a long skate, Christmas music and some hot chocolate afterwards.
Go to a Christmas concert or nativity play. Find a local carolling concert or Christmas play for a fun family day out.
Make special treats for the wild birds in your back garden. Tie peanuts together with festive ribbon and hang from tree branches. Hang fat balls from festive ribbons and string apples together.
Make snow angels or a trail of foot prints, and make sure mom and dad get involved too!
And after all that fun, come back indoors for a hot drink and a special Christmas snack.
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Who's got a nose for Christmas? Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! Just in time for the holidays, here comes Rudolph in the most beloved special of all time! Packed with a sleigh full of memorable songs and unforgettable characters, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer lights up the hearts of young and old alike.
Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
Where does Santa's suit come from? Why does he slide down the chimney? Why does he live at the North Pole? The answers to all these questions and the origins of our favorite holiday traditions are revealed in this delightful classic about Kris Kringle, the world's most famous gift giver.
Frosty the Snowman
Look at Frosty Go! What's become a bigger holiday tradition than building a snowman? Watching the original Christmas classic, Frosty the Snowman! Grab your scarf, bundle up, and get ready for the incredible adventure of a magical snowman who's got enough personality to win over the whole family. You can't go wrong with Frosty!
Frosty Returns
In the town of Beansboro, old Mr. Twitchell has invented an aerosol spray that can remove snow without the hassle of shoveling or plows. This frightens Frosty, who enlists the help of amateur magician Holly and her friend Charles to stop the old coot.
Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol
Bah Humbug, Mr. Magoo! In this first-ever animated holiday TV special, the bumbling and loveable Mr. Magoo is Ebeneezer Scrooge in a hilarious and heartwarming musical retelling of Charles Dickens' classic, "A Christmas Carol".
The Little Drummer Boy
This story has touched the hearts of families everywhere. In this holiday classic, the true spirit of Christmas is revealed when a lonely orphan stumbles upon the birth of the baby Jesus and affirms what the holidays are really about - giving and love. Featuring a beautiful soundtrack by the Vienna Boys' Choir, this timeless tale of generosity makes the perfect addition to your holiday collection.
Cricket on the Hearth
A delightful, animated musical version of Charles Dickens' classic tale, Cricket on the Hearth, tells the story of a poor toymaker and his daughter whom a helpful Cricket named Crocket befriends on Christmas morning. When tragedy strikes the family, it's Crocket who comes to the rescue and restores peace and happiness.
Kids Can Make Holiday Decorations
Creating Christmas decorations with your kids is a fun time for all. Here are a few ideas to get you started.1. Candy Chain: While stringing popcorn or beads around a tree is a tried and true tradition, how about using Lifesavers candy? Your kids can choose the color order or even try to make patterns. Use different color twine or ribbons to give it a Candyland touch. Add candy canes as well. Since both candies come in their own wrapping, just use a needle through the Lifesavers wrapping. After the tree is taken down, they can be fun snacks to eat.
2. Paper Chain: An old standby is to take several different colors of construction paper and cut them in strips. Then attach two ends of the strips together (with a stapler, glue or tape) to form a circle. Continue by looping another cut strip inside that one. When it's long enough, wrap the chain around your Christmas tree.
3. Tree Skirt: Find some felt material and design a tree skirt. Add beads, bows, sparkles and any kind of trim available to make this a one-of-a-kind skirt. Perhaps the kids would like to add pictures of Santa along the rim of the skirt. Another tree skirt idea would be to make a quilted pattern, using different plaids and solid colors. Decorate it with a fancy trim. It could not only be used for the tree, but as the base centerpiece for a vase of poinsettias.
4. Centerpiece: Another idea is to have your children gather together Christmas balls in various sizes and colors. Find a large clear vase or bowl and arrange them inside. You may want to add some holly as well. This colorful display would make a lovely centerpiece for your table.
5. Christmas Card Holder: Here is a creative idea for storing your Holiday cards. Start with an empty Kleenex (or tissue) box, and cut out the top rectangular part of it. Wrap it in Christmas paper, and use it as a Christmas card holder. Decorate it with holly and ivy. Then, attach a ribbon to both ends and you have a beautiful homemade Christmas card basket.
Christmas decorations are a great way of expressing the holiday spirit in your home. The kids will love creating them, and be proud to have their art displayed. And, instead of looking like a department store, your home will become a reflection of the family that lives in it.
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- Christmas Fun at Billy Bear 4 Kids
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Lisa-Marie-Mary Jan 2, 2008 @ 1:35 pm | delete
- That sounds very interesting! You should write an article about it! :)
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hmsweaver
Jan 2, 2008 @ 1:32 pm | delete
- One of my favorite kid-friendly Christmas activities is making applesauce/cinnamon ornaments. Applesauce, cinnamon, and a little bit of Elmer's glue to prevent cracking. They smell sooooo good!
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- Annette - Thank you! :)
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Annette34
Dec 15, 2007 @ 8:57 pm | delete
- Cute Lens!
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- Shar - Happy Holidays to you, too! I will definitely check out your Elf lens - sounds interesting! :)
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- Kaplan - I totally agree - kids of ALL ages love Christmas! ;)
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kaplan
May 30, 2007 @ 12:24 pm | delete
- Even adults love Christmas Mrs Lisa :-). Thanks for visiting my lens!
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Shar
Dec 16, 2006 @ 12:25 pm | delete
- Hi, I enjoyed your Holiday lens... please stop in at my Elf yourself...Happy Holiday Shar
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