6 little home for the holidays activities for a cozy season
Today I’m sharing a peek at a few of our Home for the Holidays activities.
Are holiday activities span over several days. We finish our shopping several days before Christmas. That way we can relax and enjoy a peaceful holiday. No hussle and bussle around our home.
Here are some cozy, fun, and creative ideas for spending the holidays at home:
Decorate with homemade items
Decorate with homemade items. My favorite decor one year was little Otis falling fast asleep under the tree. I adore this picture so much it’s my photo on my watch. Plus, I made an ornament with a print of the picture.
Set up and decorate a holiday tree with homemade ornaments. I have a good mix of handmade, old family ornaments and new.
Create a rustic wreath
Create a wreath with pinecones, ribbons, and other natural decorations. You can keep it simple by add the elements to a simple green wreath.
Make DIY decorations, like snowflake cutouts or garlands, for windows and doors. Or try hot gluing dollar store snowflakes on your glass door or windows!
Make handmade cards and gifts
Make handmade cards to send to family and friends. I’m planning to add little pieces of artwork in the cards.
Frame your art to give as gifts. Make handmade ornaments to gift to teachers, neighbers and family.
Holiday-Themed Crafting
Make homemade holiday cards for family, friends, or local nursing homes.
Create DIY ornaments using supplies around the house or from nature.
Try candle-making or soap-making as a fun and easy way to make holiday gifts.
Enjoy the crisp winter air
If possible in your area, make a fire outside or in your fireplace to roast marshmallows.
Share favorite holiday memories from your family.
Read holiday books aloud or create a round-robin story where everyone adds a new sentence.
More calm holiday activities
Make homemade hot cocoa with toppings like marshmallows, whipped cream, and peppermint bits.
Take a walk around your neighborhood, around your yard or through your downtown shops. Perfect time to find those last minute gifts.
Pick holiday movies and create a cozy setup on your back porch with blankets and pillows.
Wear you favorite holiday pajamas. Set up a hot cocoa bar with toppings like marshmallows, whipped cream, and peppermint bits.
Host a Holiday Game Night
Play holiday-themed games like holiday charades, trivia, or Pictionary.
Try board games or card games together, with a holiday twist or festive prizes.
Have a “Giving Back” Day
Bake cookies to deliver to neighbers or plan a cookie exchange
Make care packages for local shelters or donate supplies to a food pantry.
Write thank-you notes to community helpers (postal workers, teachers, etc.).
Host a Holiday-Themed Scavenger Hunt
Create a holiday scavenger hunt with clues around the house.
Make it a photo hunt where you need to capture specific holiday items or decorations.
Plan a Virtual Family Get-Together
Host a virtual dinner or dessert with extended family, sharing holiday traditions.
Play virtual games or have a holiday trivia contest over a video call.
Create a Time Capsule
Have everyone write down favorite memories, take photos, or add mementos to a time capsule.
Seal it up and decide when you’ll open it again, like on a future holiday.
Try a New Holiday Tradition
Experiment with a new recipe. Or research and try a holiday tradition from another culture. Learn what other home for the holidays traditions there are from your family heritage.
Plan a family talent show to showcase everyone’s skills in a fun and casual way.
Home for the Holidays
Staying home for the holidays can be festive and meaningful. Especially when you’re together and making memories. Yes, the home in the photo above is our home in Oklahoma.
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