The holiday season is a time for joy, excitement, and making memories with loved ones. For families with kids, it can also be an opportunity to get creative and engage in fun activities that bring everyone together. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year's, or just enjoying some time off school, there are endless ways to keep little ones entertained and inspired during the holidays.

Here are some fun kids' holiday activities that can help make the season magical and memorable:

1. DIY Holiday Crafts

Crafting is a wonderful way to spend time indoors, and kids love creating personalized decorations. Here are a few ideas:

• Handprint Ornaments: Create keepsake ornaments by dipping little hands in non-toxic paint and pressing them onto a piece of cardstock or clay. Add a date and name for a sentimental gift or holiday decoration. Check out our cute Personalized Ornament!

• Paper Snowflakes: Use plain paper and scissors to create intricate snowflakes. Kids can decorate them with glitter, markers, or stickers and hang them around the house for a festive touch.

• Holiday Cards: Make homemade cards for family members, neighbors, or friends. A fun twist is to turn the card-making into a family tradition, and everyone can write personal notes inside to spread some holiday cheer.

2. Holiday Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger hunts are an exciting and active way for kids to explore the house or yard while looking for holiday-themed items. You can make it as easy or as challenging as you like. Here’s how to do it:

• Holiday Item Hunt: Hide small ornaments, candy canes, or wrapped gifts around the house or yard. Give your little ones clues to find each item, or simply provide a list of things they need to search for.

• Santa’s Missing Reindeer: If your kids are into Christmas, make the hunt more imaginative by pretending that Santa's reindeer have gone missing, and they need to find the "reindeer" (stuffed animals or figurines) hidden around the house.

• Scavenger hunt printable: There are so many great printable Scavenger hunts on Pinterest- these are great for all age ranges. These are even great for Car Rides paired with our Lap desk for easy writing and coloring!

3. Holiday Movie Marathon

Nothing says the holidays like a cozy movie marathon with family. Choose a mix of classic holiday films and newer releases, and snuggle up with our Monogrammed Blanket Hoodie for both Kids and adults. A Movie night wouldn't be complete without some popcorn, and hot cocoa. Some must-watch kid-friendly holiday movies include:

• "Home Alone"
• "The Polar Express"
• "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
• "Elf"
• "Frozen"
• "A Charlie Brown Christmas"

Add a fun twist by letting kids create a "movie ticket" or popcorn bag as part of the holiday craft time, and then settle in for the screening.

Holiday time is about more than just gifts—it’s about spending quality moments with the people you love. With these fun, easy, and budget-friendly activities, kids can stay entertained, engage in creative play, and make lasting memories. From crafting to outdoor adventures, there are countless ways to embrace the festive spirit, celebrate the season, and make this holiday one to remember!