Counting down the days until Christmas is arduous especially for kids. From baking to sledding, they plan out tons of activities for the special eve. However, taking time out of your busy routine and managing the budget for arranging a fun family Christmas might be an issue for some of our fellows out there. But worry not! Here are 5 fun family activities to make the most out of your Christmas this year.

1. Animate Your Christmas Tree

If you do not have sufficient time to buy and decorate a Christmas tree, make one with your own creativity. Use anything that can be given the shape of a tree, for example, suitcases, books, toys, etc. For a tabletop tree, you can go with tart pans. Start placing them according to their shapes with the largest at the bottom and the smallest top. Give it the glow with a star mold on top.

2. Dress Up A Gingerbread Man

There is no Christmas without scrumptious gingerbread. But this time make your kids do more than just eating them. Bake a gingerbread cake or cookies at home with your kids. You can always get them from a nearby bakery but playing with your kids in the kitchen is a lot more than just baking a cake. Make memories however you can. If involving your kids in baking is not an option, you can have them decorate the cake. Let them show their creativity.

3. Fun Photography

Encourage your family to dress up the best they can for the big eve. You might want to go with similar pajamas for all or have everyone pick a fun costume. Collect votes and dress accordingly. Then take some fun family photos around the entire house, on the porch, at the balcony, driveway, with the fireplace, etc. Cherish and capture your fun moments because you’ll be looking back at them one day.

4. Why Not Surprise Your Loved Ones!

Talk about gifts and notice the shift in your kids’ energy. Mentioning it is enough to have them flying in the air. The good thing is that you do not necessarily need to buy big, expensive gifts. Go with whatever you can arrange for them since something is better than nothing. If you are tight on a budget, you can go with some handmade gifts like frames, painted cups, and more. Find out more ideas to celebrate the holiday season here.

5. Let’s Be Generous This Christmas

What could be a better time to give back to your community than Christmas. Take your family to a nearby orphanage, old-age home, or animal rescue center. Spend some quality time with those beings. You can read them stories, play games with them, take some baked cookies for them. presenting them with gifts is another great way to make them feel important and loved.







Instill this practice in your kids and encourage them to do it as much as possible. Make them donate their clothes, toys, books, etc. you can also help them buy and pack gifts for these people.