December always brings us back to what matters most—gathering with the people we love, slowing down, and savoring the moments that made this year so meaningful. As we cozy up indoors and reflect on the memories we’ve created, it’s the perfect time to lean into connection, creativity, and a little bit of fun.

To help spark that joy, I’ve gathered a handful of simple, delightful activities you can enjoy together—moments that invite laughter, togetherness, and a warm reminder of just how special this season can be.

1. Click for a collection of Christmas Cheer crafts!
2. Let the kids design a center piece: place a pillar candle on an aluminum pie plate, and have them surround it with pine tree branches, pinecones, clementines and other non-flammable items.
3. Create a paper plate snowman, click here to learn how.
4. Make a Hanukkah Dreidel craft for kids!
5. It’s egg nog season, try this recipe from Martha Stewart!
6. Ask the kids to perform their favorite holiday tale, encourage them to create tickets and costumes, they can even start with invitations!
7. Make the perfect paper snowflake, read more here.
8. Are you having a big family dinner? Give the kids the list of names and let them create the seating chart and place cards!
9. Keep kids entertained with a fun, creative coffee filter project: Chihuly (picture stained glass).
10. Need a last minute gift for a child, 5 Things to Draw for the Holidays, e-book.
11. Make a Hanukkah Sun Catcher!
12. It is the season of giving here are some random acts of kindness!
13. Here is a great gift that you can give to anyone: Candy Cane Sleigh!
14. Learn some new traditions from around the world, click here.
15. Make a special treat for the reindeer: Magic Reindeer Food.
16. Who doesn’t need a little chocolate try these Truffle Hot Chocolate Balls.
17. This time of year is busy for everyone here is an amazing idea for preparing 10 meals in hour and they are all freezer friendly!
18. Make a Jingle Bell Shaker for your toddler!
19. Try this homemade Christmas card idea, using thumb prints!
20. Celebrate the Festival of Lights with this Hand Print Menorah!
21. Remember the great things that happened this year: gather the family and have everyone right down 3-5 of their favorite things from 2025 and a goal for 2026!
22. Get ready for the New Year by coloring your own party hats!
23. Find a picture from January 2025 and recent picture to show your kids how much they have grown this year!
24. Get organized for 2026 with this Smart Calendar
25. Stock your car with a winter safety kit. Include a compact shovel, ice scraper, flashlight, sand or cat litter, flares, a heavy blanket, and warm clothing.