Christmas Activities
We love Christmas time here at the preschool. We all look forward to celebrating the holidays with our students, family, and friends. This can be such a magical time of year. We can’t get enough of all the holiday cheer, love, and excitement in the atmosphere.
Today I’m going to share with you a few fun Christmas activities that some of us like to do as part of our pre-Christmas celebrations.
Make Cookies
This is one December activity you can do with friends or with kids. Start with simple sugar cookies, and festive gingerbread shapes, set out colorful icing, sprinkles, and candy, and spend an afternoon decorating.
Give away old toys
Toys are another fantastic thing to donate during the holidays. Think of all the trucks, stuffed animals, dolls, and sports equipment you and your family no longer use. If they're still in good condition, it's probably time to give them a second life—and there's someone out there who will really appreciate them.
Volunteer at a local organization
Make the time to spend a few hours on a weekend serving meals, organizing donations, or cleaning up at a local charity. Call or look online to see whether organizations—shelters, soup kitchens, are taking volunteers. Many are open and need extra helping hands, even more so during the holidays.
Admire neighborhood lights and decorations
Does your block go all-out with Christmas decorations? Is there a designated street or place in town that does light shows? Yes (NUMC Does). Make a night out with your family enjoying all the lights and shows. Bring along your favorite snacks and enjoy the shows.
Decorate gingerbread
Gingerbread houses are a holiday favorite the whole family can do. Our family and the Neely’s get together every year for this awesome tradition. Our kids range from 8 to 20 years old. This is still one of their favorite past times during this time.
Watch holiday movies
It's time for the seasonal movies that make you happiest. There are so many options available now for all ages to enjoy.
Go to a NUMC Christmas Eve service
Jesus is the reason for the season. Celebrate his birth by worshiping with us at one of our Christmas Eve services. We have two this year, a family-friendly service at 5:00 (You can wear your pajamas) and then a second service at 6:30.