12 Cheap Christmas Activities For The Family
Christmas time is here! There are many activities, events, and festivities happening this time of year, but some of them can cost a pretty penny (especially if you have kids). It feels like you have to spend an arm and a leg just to get into the spirit nowadays- or so you thought. We’ve put together 12 cheap Christmas activities for you and your family to enjoy. Read on and see how to make things merry and bright without breaking the bank!
DIY Light Show - Don’t overspend on an organized light show. Get the kids in the car, pick up some snacks, crank the Christmas music, and take a ride around the neighborhood!
Hot Cocoa Bar and Movie - Have a movie night with a -peppermint- twist. Set up an at-home hot cocoa bar (toppings, fun mugs, candy canes) and have everyone craft their concoctions. Then, snuggle up to some holiday movies and keep the cocoa flowing.
Read Christmas Stories - Have each of your children choose what Christmas story they want to hear. You can either do separate nights for each story or set a dedicated evening to read them all!
Decorating Party - Throw on the holiday tunes, break out the Christmas decorations, and get everyone involved in decorating! Hit everything from the stockings on the mantle to the ornaments on the tree.
Clean Out the Pantry - Go through the pantry and clear out anything you can donate to a food drive. Have the kids help you deliver to your local church or donation center.
Craft Wreaths - Gather materials from the craft store or right from your own backyard. Shape a piece of wire, foam, or even an old hanger into a circle and get crafty!
Bake and Decorate Cookies - Bake cookies or other Christmas treats with your family and decorate them to be festive!
Paint Ornaments - Purchase plastic ornaments that your kids can decorate with markers and paint. Hang them on the tree and keep them for years to come.
Write Your Own Christmas Stories - Buy a few notebooks and markers and have your kids write their own Christmas stories and make illustrations. Then, have a reading party where the authors get to share their work!
Make Paper Snowflakes - Break out the construction paper and scissors and have everyone make paper snowflakes. Give them some scotch tape when they're done and have them decorate the house with their creations.
Throw a Gift-Wrapping Party - Make gift-wrapping fun! Have the kids help you wrap family members’ gifts, or have a wrapping party with your spouse for all of the ‘Santa’ gifts. Put on a movie or music and make sure you have snacks.
Create Your Own Christmas Cards - Have your family make Christmas cards for their loved ones, teachers, and friends. There’s nothing sweeter than a handwritten note!
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