Make things
- Paper snowflakes, paper chains and handmade cards from paper you already have.
- Decorate cookies or simple no-bake treats.
- Draw a family Christmas card or a holiday comic.
Play games
- Christmas charades or draw-it with homemade cards.
- A treasure hunt with clues hidden around the house.
- Holiday bingo during a movie.
Give back
Sort toys to donate, make cards for neighbors or bake for someone who lives alone.
Count down
Write one small activity per day on slips of paper and pick one each morning in December.
Keep it cheap
Set a small budget for supplies and treats as part of your holiday plan. The free Christmas budget planner helps you set the total.