60+ Christmas Activities For Kids

We love Christmas and it’s the perfect time for children’s activities and crafts to build some excitement and get into the festive spirit. It really is a magical time.

Here’s a whole bunch of ideas for you to try…

CHRISTMAS EVE PLATES

PAPER CHAINS

PUFFY SNOWMEN CARDS

Try some 3D painting! We mixed together shaving foam and PVA glue. We then painted a snowman with it and left it to dry. We were left with a puffy snowman.

RUDOLPH CHRISTMAS CARDS

These were so easy to make, a toddler did it almost on her own! Here’s how to make a Rudolph Christmas card.

CHRISTMAS LIGHT HUNT

Do people decorate the outside of their houses in your area? If so, head out for Christmas light hunt!

Why not have a look at our Fabulous Christmas Stocking Filler Ideas?

PAPER SNOWFLAKES

SANTA’S BEARD ADVENT CALENDAR

We made a simple Santa advent calendar. We drew Santa’s head, coloured it in and glued on cotton wool for his hat. We then wrote 25 numbers onto a separate piece of paper and attached it to create his beard. We found an old sock and filled it with chocolate coins. The idea is that each day we shave (cut with scissors) a bit of Santa’s beard and are rewarded with a coin. By the time we get to Christmas Eve Santa will be neat and tidy, and ready for his big night out visiting all those rooftops.

MARSHMALLOW SNOWBALL SHOOTER

We made a snowman with a cereal box. We then cut the top off of a balloon and stretched it over a cardboard tube. We used the knotted end as a pull trigger to fire our mini marshmallows.

SOCK SNOWBALL FIGHT

Sock snowballs at the ready for an indoor invasion (the teenager was NOT happy!)

CHRISTMAS ELF DOORS

We made fairy elf door so the fairy elves can enter the house and take the magic key outside to Santa. We used cardboard and sticks with a good portion of glitter.

If you have an elf visiting then check out our 100 + Elf On The Shelf Ideas.

RUDOLPH WALL DISPLAY

I had to battle with my conscience with this one as I wasn’t sure if I wanted Rudolph hung on the wall. But I have to say he looks very Christmassy, was simple to do and will look very festive with a garland or some fairy lights around his neck.

MARSHMALLOW CHOCOLATE REINDEERS

We melted chocolate and dipped marshmallows into it. We then placed the marshmallows onto pretzels to make the antlers. We finished by placing sweeties on them to make the nose and eyes, and put them in the fridge to harden. We inserted a cocktail stick to hold them with.

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BEACH CHRISTMAS TREE

We made our giant Christmas tree on the beach & decorated it with baubles & tinsel.

You may like our 40+ Fun Beach Games and Activities for Kids.

SNOWY WINDOW

Have a constant flow of snow that can be seen from most windows in the house. I used white emulsion paint (I couldn’t find the white poster paint) and dabbed it on the windows and mirrors with a small paintbrush. It’s easily removable with a damp soapy cloth.

CANDY CANE HANGING TREE HEARTS

We put two candy canes on top of each other to form and a heart and then popped them in the oven at 180c for around 4-5 minutes. Just long enough for them to soften and stick together. We then tied with ribbon to hang. This could be made with mini candy canes for a really cute effect.

NEW YEAR’S EVE CARDBOARD CLOCKS

A quick last minute New Year’s Eve idea: Draw a clock, photocopy it and get the kids to cut them out and blu-tack them to the walls. Hang cardboard cut-outs from the ceiling and gather up all clocks you may have for the table. You can also buy cheap clocks in some pound stores.

SNOWFLAKE LANTERNS

We used PVA glue to stick paper snowflakes to an empty jar. We popped in a tealight and it was very pretty.

We’ve loads of Milk Carton, Bottle & Jar Ideas.

SANDMEN SNOWMEN

CHRISTMAS STUMPLES

I carefully sawed off some chunks from an old tree branch. We then used emulsion and gloss paint we had in the shed to paint them into Christmas characters. We used twigs for the reindeer antlers. I made two holes with a screw and we then glued the twigs in. We used a cotton wool ball for Santa’s hat & fabric for the snowman’s scarf.

CHRISTMAS DOILY ANGELS

We used a piece of cardboard to cut out the shape of a body. We then folded a piece of paper to create 4 quarters and then cut bits out of it before folding it out (like making snowflakes) and slotting the ballerinas body through the middle. We secured with sticky tape and hung with thread. (You can alternatively use paper doilies for the skirts). The light casts beautiful shadows of dancing angels on the wall, if placed by a breezy window the gently dance.

CHRISTMAS EVE BATH

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WOOLLY TWIG SNOWMEN

We used two sticks then we wound wool around to make our snowman. We then used a marker pen to draw the eyes, mouth and buttons before sticking on a piece of orange material for the nose. We tied a loop to his head to hang on our tree.

‘GOODBYE CHRISTMAS’ CAMP OUT

We officially said goodbye to the festive season by camping out under the tree, with turkey sandwiches, crackers, small presents, chocolate sprouts, some storytelling, a yummy lesson in the original Santa being clad in green, and some some Quality Street projector making.

CARDBOARD GINGERBREAD MEN TREE DECORATIONS

BEDROOM DECORATING KIT

GINGERBREAD HOUSES

For some outdoor festive fun take a look at our
Gingerbread Houses, Santa Hunting & Christmas Tree Hot Chocolate.

CORK SNOWMEN TREE DECORATIONS

SNOWMAN SOUP SLOW COOKER HOT CHOCOLATE

CHRISTMAS CARD STATION

WRAPPING STATION

FEELY BOX

MAGNETIC SLEIGH BELL BOTTLE

PLAY DOUGH CHRISTMAS TREES

LETTER TO SANTA NIGHT LIGHT

CHRISTMAS CUSHIONS

CHRISTMAS FRIDGE PLANNER

We made our Christmas planner using a roll of wrapping paper. We coloured and cut out a snowman and then used sticky tape to stick it on the fridge. We then cut out our snowballs and put a date on each one. We now need to plan our days and write down the info on our snowballs.

WINTER WONDERLAND MESSY PLAY

Christmas is a magical sensory overload time for babies and toddlers.

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SNOW MONSTERS

UNDER TABLE WINTER WONDERLAND DEN

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SNOWMAN CARD

CHRISTMAS TOY EXCHANGE BUCKET

CHRISTMAS FUND JAR

WRAPPING STATION

SNOWMAN BLUSH

CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING

Have a look at  our Advent Adventuring/ Festive Weath & Forest Tree Decorating

 

ICE CREAM CONE CHRISTMAS TREES

ELF HOUSE LANTERN

We used a jar which we sprayed white on the outside. We then cut twigs and glued them to the jar for the window frames & door. We finished by decorating with Sharpie marker pens.

PERSONALISED NIGHT LIGHT

IKEA is perfect for sourcing things to craft with.

Take a look at our IKEA Children’s Craft Hacks

PERSONALISED PLACE SETTINGS

PAPER TUBE LANTERNS

NATIVITY STORY STONES

CHRISTMAS JARMIES

See how we made our Christmas Eve PJs

 

FIR CONE CHRISTMAS TREES

No glue needed: just a pine cone and pom poms! At 19 months, Noah spent ages poking in the pom poms and pulling them back out again. We finished off with a fairy on top made with a hazelnut & card.

OLAF SNOWMAN LIGHT

CHRISTMAS MEMORIES BOOK

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UNDER TABLE GROTTO DEN

We threw a curtain over the kitchen table and scoured the house for anything that would light up plus a few Christmas decorations. We put some pine cones in for toddler Noah to explore and made a simple box chimney for Santa. We finished with some paper snowballs on the kitchen blind & a Christmas book to read.

Christmas Milk Bottle Lanterns

Let your magical festive spirit run wild this Christmas and dig deep into your craft drawer. Go wild with the glitter, get crafty with the tinsel and Ho Ho Ho and jingle bell all the way!

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