Tuesday, November 25, 2008
The Twelve Days of Christmas
I have decided to do the Twelve Days of Christmas with my kids this year, with an activity, project, or gift each day. I am starting on the 13th of December and going till the 24th (Christmas Eve). I will hopefully help them to be not so anxious for that special night, and give the kids and I some fun Mommy and Me time. Here is what I have planned since a few people asked what I would be doing. It's not too exciting, but here you go anyway!
1st day- Christmas Stories and Slumber Party -- (We will be reading our favorite Christmas books and then Grandma has asked to have the kids over for a real slumber party!)
2nd day- Gingerbread Fun -- (We will be decorating gingerbread houses and probably eating more decorations than we should!)
3rd day- Can you spot the Elves? -- (We will be going to Gardner Village to see Santa's little helpers and hopefully get some fun photos!)
4th day- BINGO -- (We are going to have a rousing game of Christmas Bingo!!!)
5th day- O Christmas Tree -- (We will be doing an art project making a Christmas tree with cut outs of our hands for branches!)
6th day- On to the Theater -- (We will be going to a matinee movie at the theater! Candy and popcorn are a must!)
7th day- All wrapped up! -- (We will be wrapping and delivering all our neighbor gifts!)
8th day- Old Classic Fun -- (We will spend the day watching all the old classic Christmas movies!)
9th day- A Saviour is Born -- (We will be discussing the true meaning of the season, and learning the Nativity Story)
10th day- Warm Me Up -- (Hot cocoa anyone? Yes we will be going out for some hot cocoa and maybe a little treat while we're at it!)
11th day- Cookies For Santa -- (Yes, just as it says we will be decorating and making yummy cookies to leave out for the following night!)
12th day- Visions of Sugar Plumbs -- (Well it's the final day and Christmas Eve so we will top off our night opening Christmas P.J.'s!
Well that's our activities and I hope to post with fun pictures EVERYDAY! Wish me luck, and stay tuned for more holiday fun!!!
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4 comments:
Sounds like fun!
I like this idea- the 12 days of Christmas in reverse! (Since the 12 days are actually counting from Christmas to Jan. 6th- Epiphany, or 3 Kings Day, when they finally got done following the star to Bethlehem.)
I think you have great activities planned. Have you thought of letting the kids decorate a birthday cake for Jesus? The kids here love the birthday party for Jesus that we throw and helps us remember the Reason for the Season.
That is awesome, I love it!! And you added some fun ideas to my list! I'm so glad that the holidays are here!!!
What a fun list!! I know your kids will absolutely love all of the fun activities! Our month will be nowhere near as organized but we will be spending 4 days at Disneyland and going to the American Girl Doll Store!!!
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