Christmas Eve is one of the most anticipated days of the year as it marks the beginning of Christmas day. If you have kids, this day will be even more special for them. There are many ways to celebrate Christmas Eve with your children, but below are some of the best ones.
Read a storybook
No matter how old your child is, reading a storybook is always a good idea. If you want to make the experience more exciting, choose books with pictures that they can relate to such as Christmas stories or Santa’s adventures. You can also read stories from other cultures and traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation such as The Nutcracker by E.T A Hoffmann or The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen. Reading these stories makes it easier for children to understand what Christmas means and what kind of gifts they can expect from Santa Claus at midnight on December 24th.
Decorate your house
Decorating your house with colorful lights, candles, stars etc. will make your house look like a paradise on earth. Your kids will definitely love this idea.
Play games
Playing games like hide-and-seek or musical chairs will make sure that everyone has fun while celebrating Christmas Eve! You can also play cards or board games with them to make their evening more enjoyable.
Have a party
Get your friends and family together for a Christmas party on Christmas Eve. You can have a dinner party where everyone brings their favorite dish and then enjoy each other’s company over dinner. Sure, a dinner party is always fun to plan for a special occasion like Christmas Eve because it gives you an opportunity to invite all your friends over at home for a meal together followed by fun activities such as dancing or playing games like charades etc.
Watch a Movie
You and your kids can choose a movie from your collection or rent one from the video store that has been rated PG or G (for general audiences). Make sure that it has no violence or sex scenes in it so that everyone will enjoy watching it together without any discomfort.
Make a gingerbread house
Cooking is a great way to bond with your child and this activity will help them learn about baking. You can even get involved in making some treats for Santa!
Decorate your tree
This is one of the most popular ways to celebrate Christmas Eve with the kids. When decorating your tree make sure you have plenty of decorations available so they can pick out their favorites. You could also use this as an opportunity to teach your child about different cultures around the world by including decorations from around the world on your tree.
Write letters to Santa Claus
Writing letters is another fun way to bond with your children during this festive time of year. You can write letters asking for presents that you have been wanting all year long or just write about what has happened in their lives recently.