Make this holiday season unforgettable by adding one or more of these activities to your holiday bucket list! There’s no shortage of ways to create magical memories this year. From baking cookies to movie marathons, each moment will bring your family closer. Celebrate the season with joy and laughter and check off these holiday activities to make this December special for you and your family!
1. Visit a Christmas Tree Farm
- Head to a local Christmas tree farm to pick out a real tree and support your community.
2. Go Ice Skating
- Whether you are an experienced or first-timer, it is a great family activity. Look for indoor or even outdoor rinks!
3. Watch a Holiday Movie Marathon
- Create a cozy space with blankets and holiday snacks to watch your favorite family-friendly holiday movies.
4. Make DIY Ornaments
- Make your own holiday decorations using simple supplies like clay, glitter or old holiday cards.
5. Bake Holiday Cookies or Family Recipes
- Spend time baking together and decorating cookies with frosting, sprinkles and festive toppings. You can also gift some of the cookies to friends or neighbors!
6. Volunteer Together
- Spread holiday cheer by giving back as a family and volunteer at a local food bank, animal shelter or community center.
7. Drive Around to See Holiday Lights
- Drive around your neighborhood or town to see the best holiday light displays. Some places even offer “light shows” with synchronized lights!
8. Decorate the House Together
- Put up your Christmas tree, string lights outside and turn on holiday music to set the festive mood.
9. Build a Snowman or Snow Fort
- If you live in a snowy area, get outside and build a snowman or a snow fort. Get creative with accessories like scarves, buttons and hats. Use your snow fort to have a friendly snowball fight afterward!
10. Create a Holiday Scrapbook
- Throughout the holiday season, collect photos, ticket stubs and little mementos and then work together as a family to create a scrapbook that highlights your holiday memories.
TFI wishes you a joyful and fulfilling holiday season and encourages you to try these activities this holiday break!
TFI is always accepting donations throughout the year. If you are interested in donating this holiday season, please visit Donations – TFI – Support Foster Children
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