A list of fun family activities to do this Christmas | 2022

The Christmas season is a time for the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth, gift exchange, spreading joy, and spending time with loved ones. To ensure an enjoyable Christmas for you and your loved ones, here are some fun ideas you can add to your Christmas bucket list.

Have a festive movie marathon

Pick out some of your family’s favourite Christmas movies and spend an afternoon or evening watching them together. Make popcorn and snuggle up on the couch for a cosy movie night. 

Here’re some must watch top thirteen Christmas movies.

Make gingerbread houses

Making gingerbread houses is a classic Christmas activity for the whole family. Buy a gingerbread house kit or create your gingerbread from scratch. Then get creative with the decorating! 

Click here to get a tutorial on how to make your gingerbread house.

Go ice skating

Going ice skating is a fun way to get out of the house and burn off some energy.

It’s perfect for a family activity, and you can make it even more festive by skating around a rink decorated with Christmas lights. 

Bake Christmas cookies       

Baking is an excellent activity for the kids to help with. Get some festive cookie cutters and let them loose in the kitchen.

They’ll love decorating the cookies with icing and sprinkles.

Have a snowball fight     

If you’re lucky enough to have a white Christmas, take advantage of it!

Go outside and have a good old-fashioned snowball fight. The kids will love it, and it’s a great way to get fresh air. 

Build a fort                 

Get the blankets and pillows out and build a fort in the living room.

You can even have a picnic inside your fort with some Christmas snacks and stories. 

Go on a holiday lights scavenger hunt           

Grab a hot cocoa and bundle up in the car for a leisurely drive around looking at Christmas lights.

Make a game by seeing who can spot the most lights or the best-decorated house. 

Make homemade Christmas gifts          

Crafting homemade Christmas gifts is a great way to save money and get the kids involved in gift-giving.

Have the kids help you bake cookies or make a batch of homemade soap. Then package it up nicely, and everyone will have a unique and thoughtful gift. 

Go carolling

Carolling is a fun activity for the whole family. Get together with some neighbours and walk around the neighbourhood singing Christmas carols.

You can even dress in festive costumes if you want to get into the spirit. 

Have a family game night

Pick out some of your family’s favourite board games or card games and spend an evening playing them together.

Hosting a family game night is a fun way to bond with your loved ones and have some fun.

Catch pantomimes with Kids

Pantomimes are a great way to entertain kids during the Christmas season. They are typically full of festive music, colourful costumes, and high-energy dance routines. Plus, they usually have a positive moral message.

Prepare an eggnog cocktail

There are many ways to experiment with the eggnog cocktail this Christmas. Some popular variations include adding rum, brandy, or whiskey to the eggnog or using different types of milk or cream. You can also experiment with varying eggnog flavours, such as chocolate, vanilla, or almond milk.

Or watch a youtube video to whip an eggnog cocktail this Christmas!

Go Sledging

Sledging is a great activity to do during winter because it is both exhilarating and fun. Get out of the cold and into the festive spirit.

There is something magical about being surrounded by twinkling lights, Christmas trees, and holiday decorations. Make lasting memories with your family.

Visit a tree-lighting ceremony

Ever witnessed the tree lighting ceremony in small towns? It’s mesmerising and gives you a warm feeling.

Plan a trip to the nearest small town and get ready to experience the best Christmas tree lighting event.

Volunteer to make other’s Christmas

Enrol you and your family on a soup kitchen to give back to the community, and help those in need.

Volunteering at a soup kitchen is a great way to make a difference in the lives of others.

Read the best Christmas stories to kids

Reading Christmas stories to kids is a great way to teach them the true meaning of Christmas.

Moreover, it is a fun and entertaining way to spend time and create lasting memories with them during the holiday season.

Encourage Kids to draft and mail a letter to Santa

Keep the Christmas spirit alive by encouraging kids to write letters to Santa. Make their Christmas memorable by convincing them that Santa Claus exists.

In their letter to Santa, they may ask for specific gifts, confess naughty behaviour, etcetera. You can read their letter and give them what they wanted this Christmas or acknowledge their confession.

Build a Snowman

Grab mittens and take a trip outdoors — garden or your front yard and build a snowman together with your family. Moreover, you can even plan a fun snowball fight amongst each other.

We hope you have a great time with your family. Try out these activities with your family and tell us how they went in the comment section.

Merry Christmas!