| Christmas is an exciting time of year for many of | | | | decorations. |
| us, including grown-ups, but for children it is extra | | | | Wrapping Presents |
| special. Fun memories of Christmas times past will | | | | A fun seasonal activity is wrapping all the individual |
| last a lifetime and there are many ways to make | | | | presents and writing out the gift tags. Obviously |
| the most of this unique time with your children. | | | | you'll need to wrap your children's presents |
| Here are a few fun things for you and your | | | | separately but involving the kids in wrapping gifts |
| children to do at this special time. | | | | for the rest of your family and friends can be a |
| Write a Letter to Santa | | | | fun shared activity, rather than something you |
| A long standing tradition which is just as popular | | | | leave to the last minute and end up doing by |
| today as it's always been, writing a personal letter | | | | yourself. |
| to Santa Clause is a great activity for young | | | | Secret Santa Gifts |
| children to enjoy. There are several websites | | | | Although more commonplace in the workplace or |
| these days which allow you to send a letter | | | | at school, Secret Santa gifts are a fun and simple |
| on-line and many postal services have dedicated | | | | idea that you could incorporate within the family |
| staff who make sure that any suitably addressed | | | | to add a little extra excitement on the run-up to |
| letter will be delivered direct to Santa's HQ in the | | | | Christmas day. It can also be a good way of |
| North Pole. | | | | diverting children's attention from the main |
| Making Decorations | | | | presents, that you want to remain a surprise, and |
| Quite often your child will be involved in making | | | | giving them something else to get excited about. |
| Christmas decorations at school or kindergarten | | | | Start by putting everyone's name in a hat and |
| and will enjoy doing this at home also. Craft | | | | then take turns to pick out the name of |
| materials are widely available these days, and not | | | | someone you must each buy a gift for. The gift |
| very expensive, so why not make your own | | | | can be simple and inexpensive or even something |
| decorations this year and get the children involved | | | | you make yourself. You can then have the |
| too. You could maybe add a personal touch by | | | | Secret Santa gift ceremony on Christmas Eve as |
| including your child's name within the theme. | | | | warm-up to the day itself? |
| Christmas Sweets and Treats | | | | Last but not least, make sure your kids leave |
| A traditional time to start baking and enjoying | | | | mince pies and a small drink for Santa's |
| sweets and treats this is a great opportunity to | | | | refreshment when he visits with their gifts - and |
| get your kids involved, either by just generally | | | | don't forget a few carrots for the reindeers too! |
| helping out or even making their own cakes, | | | | Christmas is a wonderful time of year and |
| cookies and sweets. Gingerbread men and | | | | hopefully these tips will help to make it even |
| Christmas characters are a good idea and they | | | | better for you and all of your family. |
| can even make their own personalised tree | | | | |