With November here and the holidays on the horizon, we’re all about stretching out the spirit and joy of the season as long as we can. However you celebrate, and whatever the 2020 holidays have in store for us, you can still enjoy plenty of build-up with activities, crafts and snacks.
Here are a few festive things to do as a family this month.
Christmas Crunch
This sweet treat is fun, easy, and multi-purpose! Make it for stocking stuffers or as small gifts, enjoy it as a movie night snack with different festive sweets such as crushed candy canes mini candy canes or marshmallows. It’s a simple and delicious way to start celebrating the season. | Recipe here
Puzzle Piece Ornaments
This craft is the best way to upcycle any puzzle in your house that you know has pieces missing. Using craft paint and imagination, you can create easy homemade tree ornaments. | Instructions here
Christmas Tree Preztel Rods
This treat is super easy and your kids will want to get in there to create and decorate their own ‘trees’. A nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon! | Recipe here
Handprint Christmas Tree Ornament
Every tree has some ornaments that are part of the family history. Most of the fun of decorating is pulling them out of the boxes year after year and reminiscing. These handprint tree ornaments make a great tradition you can do every year as your children grow. | Instructions here
Classic Chocolate Mousse
This recipe has only 5 ingredients, there’s no cooking required other than melting some chocolate, and it’s a crowd-pleaser. An easy and delicious way to bring a little joy into your day. | Recipe here
Silver Bells Memory Game
There are lots of editions of the Memory game, but none like this one – once you get your match, you get to eat them! | Instructions here
Chocolate Marshmallow Driedels
What a great way to combine the festive holiday game into a sweet treat. A few ingredients, simple instructions and you are on your way to holiday fun! | Recipe here
Christmas Hand Print Wreath
This craft could be a sweet gift for a grandparent or another family member. The children can leave messages for their loved ones on the hands and continue to add a new message each year that the wreath hangs in the home. | Instructions here
Paper Towel Roll Menorah
Chanukah is the Festival of Lights with eight nights of celebration and candle lighting. Here is a creative craft for children to use their imagination to create their own menorahs using paper rolls. | Instructions here
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