The holidays are here and that means spending time with those who are the closest to you. If you're not sure how to keep the kids entertained, hosting a gathering, or you want to give back this year here are a few ideas to get into the spirit and be entertained.  

1. Making Gingerbread 

2. Check your area for Christmas Light Shows  

3. Holiday Movie Night & Christmas PJ’s 

4. Paper Snowflakes/Creating Trees with Arts & Crafts  

5. Making Cookies for Santa 

6. Volunteer at a Foodbank/Serving Food 

7. Writing Letters to Santa 

8. Making Smores with Hot cocoa  

9. Pinning the nose on Rudloph   

10. Decorating Stockings 

11. Creating or Going on a Winter Scavenger Hunt 

12. Creating your Own Wreaths 

13. Going Ice Skating 

14. Creating Your Own Christmas Sweater 

15. Donating & Wrapping gifts  

16. Participating in 5K/or Holiday Racing Events 

17. Thanksgiving/ Christmas Parade

To keep in the spirit of the holidays you can find videos on crafts, music, books, and more!

No matter what your holiday plans are, I hope this list will give some inspiration and ideas to make the best of holidays! 

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About the Author: 

Ja Tavia Stoot is a communication master’s student at Illinois State University. Ja Tavia is originally from La Porte, Texas. She has a passion for health, fitness, and acts of service. Ja Tavia has a background in critical race, gender & sexuality, and marginalized populations studies. This knowledge is used to bring awareness and hopefully inform others. 

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