It’s the weekend before Christmas, and travel plans may have already started! If you’re gearing up to see the grandkids soon, here are some fun activities you can try that just might become holiday traditions!
- Bake and Decorate Christmas Cookies
Starting with a classic, who doesn’t love Christmas cookies? Kids love rolling dough, using cookie cutters, and going wild with sprinkles. Baking together not only fills the house with delicious smells but also provides the perfect setting for sharing stories and laughter.
- Have a Christmas Movie Night
Choose a few classic holiday movies (like Frosty the Snowman, The Polar Express, or Home Alone), make some popcorn, and snuggle up under a cozy blanket. Let your grandkids pick, even if you’ve seen it a hundred times. Seeing it through their eyes makes it magical again!
- Make Handmade Ornaments
Break out the craft supplies and create keepsake ornaments together. Use photos, handprints, glitter, and even recycled materials. Each year, you can add a new one to your tree, or theirs, and watch your collection grow with their creativity.
- Read Christmas Stories by the Tree
Make storytime special by reading classic holiday books like The Night Before Christmas or How the Grinch Stole Christmas. You can even create your own “Grandma/Grandpa’s Christmas Library” and read a new book each night leading up to the big day!
- Have a Christmas Lights Drive
Load everyone into the car with a thermos of hot cocoa and some holiday tunes, then cruise around town looking at Christmas lights. Make it a game — who can spot the most Santas or reindeer?
- Adopt a Giving Tradition
Teach the joy of giving by doing something kind for others together. You can donate toys, pack a shoebox for a child in need, or bake cookies for a neighbor. These small acts help grandkids learn the heart of the holiday.
Remember that it’s the presence and the shared experiences that grandkids will remember more than the presents. So, whether your traditions are silly, sentimental or somewhere in between, they can all become part of the magical story you’re writing together, one Christmas at a time. If you’d like to make sure your schedule is free for more family traditions and less financial stress, reach out to us today for a review of your finances.
