Family Bonding: 12 Days of Christmas for the Family

I usually do the full 25 day count down…I decided to do it different this year and just do a 12 down countdown! 12 Days Of Christmas For The Family! Each day we will do a Christmas bonding activity. That’s the main reason I put the effort to do this, it bring the Christmas spirit into the home better than any amount of lights or gifts could. We build strong memories and it’s the best bonding.

Day 1:

I wrapped 12 of our favorite Christmas books! We will open one each night and read it along with our family pray and scriptures.

(This is a day that just keeps giving) 🙂

Day 2:

Gingerbread competition

If you are ambitious you can make your own gingerbread. I’m buying mine this year at Walmart. We have done this different each year! Sometimes we make graham cracker houses and each person is on their own team. Sometimes we pair up. This year we are splitting into two teams and seeing who can make the best themed gingerbread house! I bought extra candy and cookies for the houses.

Day 3:

Go see Santa

My town has Santa downtown each weekend..makes it super festive. They also have free hot cocoa, and carriage rides for a small fee. Makes for the best Christmas spirit.

Day 4:

Candy cane attack

We are going to hang candy canes in someone’s bushes and trees…when they get up in the morning they will have a candy cane attack!

Day 5:

Cutout Christmas cookies decorating and homemade hot cocoa.

This is actually most of the kids favorite tradition. Simple but a goodie. If you don’t want to make your own cookies…you can buy the refrigerator ones or they even have premise cookies to decorate.