1. Host a Gingerbread House Decorating Party – Invite grandparents, nieces, nephews and the rest of the gang over for a house party-a gingerbread house decorating party, that is! It’s sure to be a day of fun with your nearest and dearest, and sweet tooths from 1 to 100 will love getting in on this good time. Here are some ideas to get you started.

 

2. Create Family Time with a Give Back Day – Teach your family the true meaning of Christmas by planning a day of paying it forward. Stay in and create feel-good gifts to give away, or find opportunities to volunteer outside your own four walls. There’s something in it for you, too: feel-good warm and fuzzies that can’t be bought.

 

3. Host a Holiday Hot Drink Bar – From mocha-flavored coffee concoctions to peppermint-spiked hot chocolate, it’s time to drink and be merry! Create a hot beverage center in your house and keep your family warm during the winter with their favorite body- and soul-warming drinks.

 

4. Get in On Christmas Game Night – From crazy gifting games to Christmas carnival games you can make at home, there’ll be no shortage of laughter with these ideas for festive family fun.

 

5. Create a Holiday Scrapbook – When it’s cold outside, stay in for some scrapbooking fun. From glitter to ribbons to snowflake cutouts, this tradition is sure to bring everyone closer together this holiday season.