The holiday season can be overwhelming. Try these activities to help you and your family slow down and enjoy time together.
1. Christmas Story Time

Snuggle in and read Christmas books together as a family. Head to your local library to borrow Christmas books for free! Or add a few of our favorites to your family library.
2. Advent Kindness Activity
Make the holidays less about the gifts and teach your kids the importance of showing kindness to others.
Find ideas to make your own kindness advent calendar or print out 48 Kindness Advent Cards to inspire your family this season.

3. Christmas Cookie Decorating

Is it even the holidays without a few tasty treats? Kids love to bake and create so grab your favorite sugar cookie recipe and cookie cutters and have some fun!
Not a fan of baking? No problem! Check out these cookie decorating kits that your kids will love.
4. Christmas Lights
A simple and free way to find holiday cheer! Look up local neighborhoods that go big with decorations, turn on Christmas music and drive around enjoying the sites. Or bundle up and go for a family walk to get a closer look at the decorations.

5. Christmas Crafts

Let’s get crafty! Help your kids write letters to Santa, make a red and green paper chain and take a look at 50 easy Christmas crafts ideas for even more inspiration.
Looking for more? These easy craft kits are a great way to spend time together inside during the holiday season.

