5 Fun Festive Activities To Get the Family in Holiday Spirits

Christmas is a joyful time of year. As soon as December comes round, the unmistakeable Christmas feeling hits.

But maybe you aren’t feeling quite as Christmassy as you would like at this time of year. Well, if that’s the case, the good news is that you can kick-start the holiday vibes with some fun festive activities that will get the whole family in the mood for December 25th.

So here are Magikbee’s favourite festive activities!

1. Get decorating! 🎄

If you aren’t feeling Christmassy yet, this is definitely the best way to get in the mood.

Is there anything cosier than a Christmas tree?

Decorating the house is sure to boost the Christmas spirits of the whole family. It’s fun and creative – particularly if you and the kids hand-make some of your own decorations. Check out this recipe for quick and easy ornament dough.

A Christmas tree is a great place to start the decorations. We recommend a real pine, if possible. They make your home smell great!

So head down to your local market and buy a tree!

2. Write letters to Santa

At the age and stage that kids believe in Santa Claus, they are still learning to read and write well. So this is a great exercise for training those crucial skills!

Of course, don’t tell them that’s your motivation. 😉

But encourage them to get creative by writing their wish list to Santa. It will get them excited for Christmas Day and help you out on with your shopping, too!

Your kids will probably be a little more creative than this!

3. Go shopping

Speaking of shopping…

Christmas scenes on the highstreet in Germany 🎄

An essential part of Christmas is giving your loved one gifts.

Admittedly, shopping can sometimes be a bit stressful – particularly if left to the last minute (which, let’s face it, we all do!).

But if you plan ahead and leave plenty of time to hit the shops, you can enjoy yourself and soak up the atmosphere while you make some purchases. Perhaps enjoy a mulled wine while you’re out?

4. Make (non-alcoholic) mulled wine

Alternatively, make your own – and with the kids!

Mulled wine is so delicious.

Traditional mulled wine is delicious, but not kid-friendly, obviously. Luckily, you can make an alcohol-free, fruit juice version at home that tastes just as good! It will warm you up on those cold winter nights. Get the kids involved in the simple but fun and satisfying spicing process.

Recipe here.

5. Volunteer

Christmas is a time for giving to your family and friends. But it doesn’t have to stop there.

The festive season also offers a great opportunity to help those less fortunate than ourselves. Christmas can be an especially difficult time for vulnerable people.

It’s always worth checking with local charities if they have volunteer work open. Some may even have things that older kids can do, too.

Charity worker pictured with a mistletoe behind.

Helping those in need is really what Christmas is all about – whether you are religious or not!

So there you have it – five fun festive activities for the whole family to enjoy this year. Merry Christmas!