Christmas is just around the corner and it is that time of the year when chilly breezy winds, and festival lights, Jingles and carols along with smell of all earthen things from distance entice us. Snowman and Santa’s are already beginning to show up outside the homes and the Elf, nutcrackers and reindeer is sparkling all over. Kids are already enchanted with everything so festive all around and its time for the winter break at school. And this may get a little challenging for the kids need to be stimulated and active all through this time when schools shut but festivities are in full frenzy. So look at these winter break activities for kids and families, to enjoy your precious time together.
Top winter break activities for kids and families:
Festival time is exciting not just for kids but entire families, for many festival special activities, delicacies, games and traditions take up our entire month. And schools being shut, the kids are as active and present as ever. So some activities to keep the kids happy and entertained during winter break are:
1- Play Christmas board games with entire family:
Ample Christmas special games like bingo, I spy, Christmas Charade, Trivia and more, are some special games available all around, and they are a great way to connect with family and discuss about Christmas too. Specially when entire family comes and sits down over the board game along with sharing their stories and discussions about each other, it makes for the best festival fun ever
2- Make holiday feasts together as a family:
Baking Christmas cookies, or cupcakes or pies, is not just for the adults but the kids along with every one else can also participate making this a happy and fun filled family activity. The kids if become a part of family activities at home, it brings them immense joy and a sense of responsibility also making them more and more self confident.
3- Decorate a huge Christmas tree:
Make Christmas tree decoration as week long activity. Every evening give a few ornaments and ask the kids to decorate the tree. Also give them art supplies to make their own ginger bread man or candy canes with crayons and cardboard and hang them too
4- Go ice skating and sledding:
December is the time for snow and snow weather games. So pack up and get ahead with some ice skating or sledding fun for entire family. These are some very interesting ways to spend your winter vacation together as family
5- Go check out Christmas lights in your neighborhood:
Almost all neighborhoods have at least a few homes where Christmas lights are a famous thing. Go ahead and check out such homes in your locality. Make a list of such and take your kids for the show at last a few places during the winter break.
6- Set up Christmas lights at your home too:
Decorate your home outside and inside with amazing and stunning Christmas lights. Involve kids in the activity and make it a family event with some creative and innovative additions to your festival decoration at home
7- Watch Christmas movies on Netflix and Prime videos:
Holding a cup of cocoa, tucked up in bed and everyone in their PJ’s watching all Christmas movies again and again seems just like an ecstatic way to spend winter break. All that festival frenzy is captures beautifully in these wonderful Christmas special movies, which will bring happiness and delightful family time at your home.
8- Have play dates within your social group:
Festival time is a special family and social gathering time for everyone. Arrange play dates with extended family kids and friends for children to enjoy this special time of the year. Have the play dates arranged at basements or attic and involve the kids in some creative endeavors
9- Donate together as a family:
Do your part and make a difference in the lives of others. Donate at your nearby charity organizations and children’s shelters, check out the items they need and help them arrange the same for their children.
10- Go for holiday shopping with family:
Holiday shopping with many stores offering discounts and deals is a wonderful family activity for winter break. Make lists and begin shopping for the coming year, together as a family
11- Turn your table to a Christmas wonderland:
A Christmas wonderland at home by creative works and using items readily available at home can be a stunning way to spend winter break together as family. Use origami, marshmallows, cotton, sugar crystals and more for decorating the chilly frosty Christmas wonderland at home. Make snow flakes set up everywhere on furniture and blinds to give it a realistic appeal. Draw and cut out Christmas characters for putting it on the table
Christmas break activities for kids are simply the most cherished part of all memories for a family. Festival time makes for a very special place for everyone. Not just the egg-nogs, hot chocolates, cookies, pies but more than anything else, it is time to sit together and celebrate the joy of family bond. Make the kids a part of every activity at home and see them become more and more independent with each activity they accomplish.
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