{"id":812,"date":"2012-12-17T18:14:50","date_gmt":"2012-12-17T18:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.sosgarde.ca\/blog\/?p=812"},"modified":"2023-04-15T19:01:52","modified_gmt":"2023-04-15T19:01:52","slug":"fun-holiday-activities-for-the-entire-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sosgarde.ca\/blog\/caregiving\/fun-holiday-activities-for-the-entire-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun Holiday Activities for the Entire Family"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

\"\"<\/a>Article by:\u00a0 Sarah Danielson for OurKids.net, Canada’s trusted source for camps and schools.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The end of the year brings many things: cold weather, long lines at stores, and a lot of extra stress<\/a>.\u00a0 However, it also brings the holidays and long-awaited quality time with your family.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re like most people, you\u2019re so busy with shopping for gifts, planning parties, and doing everything you can to make the holiday season special for your loved ones that you may have lost sight of what\u2019s really important: the time you spend with them.<\/p>\n

So if you\u2019re looking for ways to make your family happy, why not try some traditional activities that all of you can do together?\u00a0 Here are a few ways to ensure that everyone has fun this season (including you)!<\/em><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Deck the halls. <\/strong>Decorating your home for the holidays shouldn\u2019t be a solo mission.\u00a0 Gather the whole family to trim the tree, make a wreath, hang lights, and put out all the traditional decorations that make this season special for your family.\u00a0 You can remember holidays past and make some new memories for years to come.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Get sweet<\/strong>.\u00a0 Most people would agree that the sweet treats that come with the holidays are one of the best parts of celebrating.\u00a0 And you can use the temptation of these sugary goodies to entice even the most anti-social of teens<\/a> into spending time with the family.\u00a0 Pull out the recipes for everyone\u2019s favorite cookies and fire up the stove to start feeling festive.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0 Sing your heart out.<\/strong> There\u2019s no better way to spread the joy of the season than by going caroling.\u00a0 So tune up and head out to sing for your neighbors.\u00a0 If your family is fairly gifted, you can practice up a bit to get some harmonies going.\u00a0 If the best you can do is carry a tune, think about inviting other family and friends along.\u00a0 What you lack in vocal stylings you can make up for with gusto.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0 Tell a tale.<\/strong> Watching a movie can definitely help to pass the time, but why not try something a little different (and less mindless) by reading a traditional holiday story by the fire?\u00a0 Cuddle up with mugs of hot chocolate and settle in for a long winter\u2019s nap with a recital of The Night Before Christmas<\/em>.\u00a0 Or if you\u2019re looking for longevity, read A Christmas Carol<\/em> over several nights leading up to the holiday.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0 Hone your craft.<\/strong> Rather than purchasing impersonal manufactured gifts for your family and friends, go the extra mile and make something instead.\u00a0 The whole family can get creative and put their skills to use to make ornaments or other handmade gifts for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and so on that will appreciate the sentiment. Here<\/a> are some cheap and easy holiday craft ideas.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0 Do a good deed<\/strong>. \u00a0Use the season of giving<\/a> as a reason to do a good deed by making a donation of your time.\u00a0 Collect boxes of food or gifts to take to the local shelter, volunteer to cook and hand out food, or use your singing skills to lift the spirits of those who are less fortunate this season.<\/p>\n

Give your kids the best school experience this year. Find top schools across the country at http:\/\/www.ourkids.net\/school\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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