Don’t you just love the days leading up to Christmas? There are memories to be made and so many fun activities to be enjoyed. The winter months lend themselves so well to adventure and fun! Many families use the Advent Calendar to count down the days and build on the anticipation of the season. The little gifts and activities to be had in the days before Christmas only add to the festivities. Here are some great ideas for your family to do this Advent season – including a free printable!
25 Days of Christmas – Family Activities Advent Ideas
- DIY a homemade holiday wreath
- Make fleece blankets
- Read a Christmas story
- Make lightsaber pretzels
- Play snowball tag
- DIY Christmas Tic Tac Toe
- Build a snow-dog
- Math fishing magnet multiplication game
- Build a gingerbread house
- Build a snowman
- Berry & cream cheese cobbler muffins
- Make gumdrop/toothpick Christmas trees
- Have a scavenger hunt
- DIY ornament: “Frosted” Candy Cane Thumbprint
- Make a pinecone bird feeder
- Make mitten magnets for grandma
- Bring the neighbors dinner
- Make a stained glass Nativity
- No bake pumpkin cheesecake
- DIY a snowglobe
- Make hot cocoa
- Make a handprint reindeer
- Make homemade bread
- Look at Christmas lights
- Celebrate Christmas!