Turn your Evening into Very Merry Family Christmas Night
Staying in this weekend and craving a little extra Christmas spirit? We’ve got you covered! Here’s a simple, joyful plan to turn a Friday night at home into a festive celebration the whole family will love. Grab some hot cocoa and try out these ideas to make memories, have fun, and get into the Christmas spirit as a family. Get ready to host your very own Family Christmas Night!
Here’s a lineup of activities to make your Family Christmas Night unforgettable, complete with festive crafts, cookie decorating, and a cozy family Christmas movie setup.
DIY Christmas Cards & Snowflakes
Kick off the night by crafting Christmas cards and snowflakes to share with friends or family. Set up a supplies table for the kids to design their cards with construction paper, markers, crayons, and stickers. As they create, encourage them to think of a kind message or fun memory to include. After the cards, move on to making snowflakes with white paper or coffee filters—each one unique, just like snowflakes themselves!Pro Tip: For easy snowflakes, fold the paper several times, then snip away tiny shapes along the edges and unfold to reveal a one-of-a-kind design.
- Supplies
- Cards: Colored construction paper, white paper, markers, crayons, stickers
- Snowflakes: White paper or coffee filters, scissors
Bake & Decorate Christmas Cookies
While the crafting is underway, preheat the oven and pop in your family’s favorite cookies. Once they’re baked, set up a cookie decorating station with icing, sprinkles, and mini marshmallows for some sweet creativity. Once decorated eat on the spot or save the batch to enjoy with your Christmas movie!
- Decorating Supplies:
- Icing
- Sprinkles
- Mini Marshmallows
- Paper Plates
Cozy Up for a Christmas Movie Marathon
After crafting, it's time to get cozy! Build a fort with blankets, pillows, and string light and turn your living room into a Christmas wonderland. Add a few sheets over the fort (chip clips can hold them in place) to create a magical movie-watching tent. Pick a Christmas classic, or put on a family favorite!
- Fort Building Supplies:
- King Size Sheets
- Binder Clips
- Christmas Lights
- Pillows & Blankets
- TV or Monitor
Try one of these Classic Christmas Movie Suggestions:
Or for a WinShape Camps Christmas bonus… Watch The Show Christmas Special Episodes on YouTube!
- The Polar Express
- The Star
- A Christmas Carol
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- Miracle on 34th Street
- Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
- Peanuts Christmas
- Klaus
- Frosty the Snowman
Happy Family Christmas Night! 🎄
With these simple activities, we hope your home is filled with the joy, warmth, and spirit of Christmas. From Christmas cards to snuggling up with a family-friendly holiday movie, we hope you make memories that last long after the season ends. Happy holidays, and happy Family Christmas Night! 🎄
