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Christmas is said to be the most wonderful time of year, and while everyone might not have the same meaning for Christmas, globally, it’s a time when most families come together. In fact, after a year of busy schedules and tight timelines, most persons look forward to making memories with the people closest to them at Christmas time.
While Christmas celebrations may vary based on culture, ethnicity, family tradition, and preference, there are many fun activities that all families across the world can enjoy together. Some families have a tradition where they go caroling, partying, and even sit around a bon fire to catch up on Christmas Eve. So, if you’re looking for some activities to do with your family this Christmas Holiday, this list is for you!
5 Things That Families Can Do During the Christmas Holiday
- Decorating the House and the Christmas Tree: Decorating the house and the tree is perhaps the first Christmas activity after Thanksgiving for most families. It is a simple activity that everyone can participate in, and it can be the beginning of the most memorable Christmas ever!
- Family Reunion/Cookout: You will love a good reunion or cookout if you are like us at Caribbean Bold Magazine. That is when our favorite people and foods are in the same place for a day or a week of feasting, games, love, and laughter. For a work-free day, families can even choose to book a catering company to handle the food preparation in serving while they focus on spending time with each other.
- Family Sports and Games Day: Large families can host a competitive day of sports/games for the family, where they play games, have contests, and award trophies/tokens for the winners. Small families can enjoy games as well. They can invite other relatives and friends over for board/card games such as dominoes, poker, draft, monopoly, scrabble, battleship, and even Candyland for the kids. A popular game that many people like playing is charades because it gets everyone involved and makes people use their imagination when acting out a word or phrase that has been given to them. Above all, a games day will always make happy memories!
- Charity Activities: Family members can come together to serve less fortunate persons through charity activities. They can plan a day of work/repairs or activities for a community or children/foster homes. This activity not only brings a family together, but it also brings a community of families together for the common good, creating lasting relationships and memories!
- Movie Night: Families, especially small families, can invite a friend over for a movie night. This simple activity can be the best way to destress and get away from the often overwhelming demands of the Christmas holidays.
As you prepare to visit or host your family this Christmas, remember to enjoy every moment and cherish the memories no matter what family activity you do. We hope these ideas will help you this Christmas as you plan and participate in a fun-filled holiday.
BONUS: If you like the above list, you will like the bonus below. Here is a quick bonus tip for fathers and their sons and mothers and daughters.
Dads and their sons can take a 1-day hike. That is an activity the girls can do with their dads as well. Moms and their daughters can plan a lovely spa day to relax away the stress and worries of the past year.
Please write and tell us what activities you have planned for your family this year. How will you be sending quality time with the ones you love?
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