The holidays are a time of togetherness, warmth and joy for families around the world. For parents, creating precious memories and magical moments for their children becomes a top priority during Christmas and New Year.
If you’re on a mission to make the holidays extra special for your kids, there’s a world of fun waiting to be explored. Read on to delve into different ways to bring laughter, joy, and a sense of awe into the holiday season so your kids have a memorable time.
Have a Christmas and New Year’s movie marathon
One of the fun things to do with kids is curl up and watch merry Christmas and New Year movies. There are several children’s movies based on the holiday season. These movies will make you feel warm and fuzzy. This can even become a holiday tradition; your kids will look forward to this quality time with the family.
Surprise them with gifts
The holidays are not complete with gifts. If you have a Christmas tree, you can put the presents under the tree so that your children can wake up at Christmas and be surprised.
Of course, buying the perfect gift for kids is a daunting task for parents. If you are looking Christmas gifts for girlsSome good options are a dollhouse, luxury perfume, multi-level jewelry box, selfie light, noise canceling headphones, etc.
As for the best gifts for boys, you can buy a basketball hoop, headphones, a remote control airplane, hoodies, gaming chairs, etc.
The best gift for your little boy or girl is something they are passionate about. For example, if your little girl is into sports, you can give her gifts related to the sport she is passionate about. If your little boy likes gaming, you can get him a gaming chair. Or if you have a teenage boy and girl, the gifts could be games or activities they can do together.
Create a treasure hunt
Who doesn’t love a good treasure hunt? You can make it interesting by creating a scavenger hunt according to a specific theme. Choose the theme and encourage your child to discover the clues. The clues can be scattered all over the house. The child must find all the clues and put them together to reveal a special message or gift.
You can also involve your partner and other housemates in the scavenger hunt. It can be a family affair with everyone contributing and making an effort to find the final prize.
Have a bake off
For children, you can throw a special Christmas and New Year’s party with something sweet. You can all bake a stack of cookies together. You can turn it into a competition by announcing prizes or gifts for whoever decorates the cookies best.
Don’t be afraid of a little mess. Put on your cooking apron and everyone will enjoy cooking delicious cookies together.
When it comes to decorating the cookies, let your kids run wild. Get their creative juices flowing so they can showcase their talent. This can be a fun activity to do with your family so that you can spend quality time and have a happier holiday season.
Play musical chairs
You can play musical chairs at midnight by starting the game five minutes before midnight on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve. Depending on the number of family members, the minutes may vary. Press the buzzer every minute that passes. The last child or adult in the family sitting in the chair at the stroke of midnight gets to decide what the next activity is or where the family will go for their first vacation in the new year.
Make a time capsule
Making a time capsule is a unique and fun activity that the family can do together. This can give the children and adults in the family time to reflect on the past year and all the things they are thankful for. The capsule can contain some of the family’s favorite moments or things.
You can choose to create a family time capsule or an individual time capsule. The capsule may contain cards stating what you wish for your future. You can then decide to open the time capsule after 5 or 10 years.
Decorate the house
A fun way to creatively engage your kids and have a fun family time is to decorate the house for the holidays. Decorate your house with colored paper, stars, streamers and stickers. Give them a pair of scissors and some glue. Let their imagination run wild.
Conclusion
These are some fun ideas to celebrate a happier Christmas and New Year. Don’t forget to buy thoughtful gifts that your child will like and hide them. A combination of gifts and activities will keep your kids happy and you’ll be a less stressful parent.
