Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. We had fun pulling the ideas for this post. There are so many amazing Christmas traditions that you can use with your kids! In this post you will find:
25 Family Christmas Activities 15 Christmas Countdowns 15 Christmas Arts & Crafts for Kids 15 Christmas Eve & Morning Traditions
25 Family Christmas Activities
Fun activities that the whole family will enjoy!
Christmas Campout {The Dating Divas} – Spend an evening gathered around the Christmas tree with this amazing tradition!
Polar Express Night {The Dating Divas} – Who doesn’t LOVE the Polar Express?
Gingerbread House Building {The Dating Divas} – This pack will take your gingerbread house building fun to the next level!
Christmas To-Do List {The Dating Divas} – With a million things to accomplish this time of year, make sure that this to-do list also happens!
You’ve Been Jingled {The Dating Divas} – Make memories while making others smile!
Service Bucket Lists {The Dating Divas} – Reminding our kids to serve those around them throughout the season will help remind them of the true reason that we are celebrating.
Christmas Scavenger Hunt {The Dating Divas} – Make this hunt a fun annual tradition!
Elf Report Card {The Dating Divas} – It doesn’t matter if you’re into Elf on the Shelf or not, this idea would work for any family.
Grinch Movie Night {The Dating Divas} – Another Christmas classic, The Grinch will always be a family favorite!
Santa Secret Service {The Dating Divas} – Let your kids serve one another for lasting Christmas memories!
Santa Cookies {The Dating Divas} – This would be such a fun Christmas activity with your kids every year!
Secret Decoration Attack {The Dating Divas} – Yes! Who doesn’t love a fun surprise!?
Santa Clause Movie Marathon {The Dating Divas} – Classic movies that are a must see every year.
St. Nicholas Day {Kelly Elko}- What a fun tradition to start with your family!
The Christmas Cookie Sprinkle Snitcher {The Dating Divas} – Cutest book + tradition ever!
Christmas Song Pictionary {Creations By Kara} – This is just too cute!
Christmas Bingo {The Girl Creative} – Bingo is always a favorite!
Kindness Cootie Catcher {Brendid} – A holiday twist on a classic childhood activity.
Jingle Bell Toss {Playgound Park Bench} – Kids will have fun playing this holiday game. With a few of these and some bells, you will be ready to go!
PJ’s, Popcorn & Pretty Lights {The Crafting Chicks} – A little twist on a fun tradition!
Indoor Snowball Fight {Sew Can Do} – How much fun is this!? {I personally have this one and my family LOVES it!}
Pancakes & Pajamas Night {Just a Little Sparkle} – I know that my kids would LOVE this!
Special Breakfast {The Dating Divas} – SOO many great ideas for Christmas breakfast.
Christmas Sock Dance Party {Sister’s Suitcase} – This is one of those nights your kids will never forget!
Stocking Pizza {Pillsbury} – An exciting twist on a favorite dinner! {This will finish these off perfectly!}
15 Christmas Countdowns
Help your kids count down to the holiday with one of these advent calendars!
Christmas Can {The Dating Divas} – A small can full of BIG holiday fun!!
Pocket Advent Calendar {Balsam Hill} – Cute, little pockets to tuck away a small surprise each day. PLUS look at these cute toys to fill them with!
Christ-Centered Countdown {The Dating Divas} – Remember the reason for the season ALL season long!
Candy Ribbon {Julie’s Handmade Shop} – I had a countdown almost identical to this growing up! You can let kids take turns grabbing a treat or they can each have their own. Either way, it will be a hit!
12 Days of Christmas Fun {Katherine Marie’s} – This is one of the cutest kiddo countdown ideas ever.
Elf on the Shelf {The Dating Divas} – This sneaky little elf will find a new spot around your home each day leading up to Christmas! We have an entire printable kit that makes it super fun and totally EASY!
DIY Family Christmas Countdown {The Dating Divas} – Your kids will get so excited every year as you pull this countdown out time and time again!
Texts from Santa {Texts from Santa} – Get a fun text surprise from Santa every day!
Muffin Tin Countdown {Parents} – Take a peek at this cute DIY advent calendar.
DIY LEGO Advent {Little Bind for Little Hands} – Any LEGO lovers at your house?! If so, this will be a hit!
15 Christmas Arts & Crafts for Kids
Help your kids create some holiday cheer with these arts and crafts!
Snow Painting {Really Quite Lucky} – How fun is this!?
Salt Dough Ornaments {Paging Fun Mums} – These are great for two reasons. 1. Your kids will LOVE making them. 2. You will enjoy looking back over the years and remembering their little hands.
Kid-Friendly Tree {Mother’s Niche} – Your kids will love having their own tree to play with!
Homemade Snow Globe {Our Best Bites} – How cute are these snow globes?! Your kids will love putting themselves in their very own snow globe!
Christmas Tree Handprint Cards {Blitsy} – Help your littles make Christmas cards for family and friends.
Reindeer Finger Puppet {Artsy Momma} – Little hands will love playing with these.
Name Snowflakes {Childhood 101} – A new twist on a classic winter craft.
Holiday Playdough {Klein Worth Co.} – Scented and colored holiday playdough!
Paper Straw Ornaments {Crafts by Courtney} – So bright and fun, these will cheer up your tree! {Grab some of these to make this project!}
Iced Ornaments {Creative Me Inspired You} – These little guys will become a tradition in no time!
Christmas Bird Feeders {eHow} – Help your kids make these little bird treats!
Roll a Reindeer {Inspiration Made Simple} – Make your kids earn their breakfast with this fun game.
Giving Plate {Pickle Head Soup} – This will become a holiday tradition in no time! Start a new plate each year to see how far you can spread the love! {Not wanting to create your own? You can purchase one here!}
Snow Ice Cream {Gimme Some Oven} – Not necessarily a craft but it is something that your family will want to make yearly!
DIY Nativity {Caravan Shoppe} – Peg dolls are all the rage, but this nativity is sure to be a favorite for years to come! {In case you don’t want to make your own you can purchase some here.}
15 Christmas Eve & Morning Traditions
Traditions to repeat for years to come!
Nativity Masks {The Dating Divas} – With these cute masks you can make the story of Christ’s birth come to life!
Special Delivery Bag {Mami Origami} – Let Santa surprise your kids with this extra special delivery bag!
Christmas Pillowcases {Littles Wonders Days} – A fun alternative to Christmas Eve pajamas!
Santa’s Footprints {Designer Trapped} – Your kids will love finding Santa’s trail that he accidentally left behind! {You could also use this!}
Wrap the Doorway {Coolest Family on the Block} – Children will love breaking through this gift wrap surprise on Christmas morning!
Santa Key {Sweet Scarlet Designs} – No chimney? No problem!
Santa Selfie {Texts from Santa} – Oops!! Santa got caught at your house! Let your kids see Santa in their own home!
Reindeer Food {The Dating Divas} – Make sure that you leave this yummy treat out for Santa’s special helpers!
Christmas Crackers {One Perfect Day} – How fun would these be to surprise your family with on Christmas morning at the breakfast table!?
A Stocking for Jesus {One She Two She} – This Christmas Eve tradition focuses on the reason for the season.
Breakfast Party {Pocket Change Gourmet} – A little decor can go a long way for childhood memories.
Christmas Eve Box {The Dating Divas} – This is possibly one of my all-time favorite Diva posts! My family LOVES this tradition!
Gift Wrap Surprise {Get Healthy with Tonya} – This is a holiday tradition that I will be starting in my home this year! LOVE it!! And for a truly magical Christmas with the kids, don’t forget to check out two of our VERY favorites… Christmas Elf Kit
Family Christmas Countdown
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
