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The Ultimate Christmas Family Bucket List: Fun Activities for the Holidays!

Are you looking for some fun Christmas activities to do with your family this year? Well, look no further! We have put together the Ultimate Christmas Family Bucket List for you.

This printable PDF includes a list of 25 different activities that will keep everyone entertained during the holiday season. From watching Christmas movies to playing games and playing in the snow, we have got something for everyone!

So download our Printable Christmas Family Bucket List PDF and get started on checking off all the fun things you want to do this Christmas!

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What do families do on Christmas?

Christmas is a time for family, friends, food, and fun! But what Christmas activities can you do to make it extra special? Here are 25 Christmas activities that the whole family will love.

You can do these fun Christmas family activities either in December leading up to Christmas Day or Pock a Few to Target on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!

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25 Things to Do with Your Family for Christmas

Without further ado, let’s dive right into these 25 Christmas Activities/ traditions to do with the whole family (That are perfect to start on baby’s 1st Christmas)!

Christmas isn’t Christmas without…

1) Christmas Movie Marathon

A Christmas Movie Marathon: Make some popcorn, snuggle up on the couch, and watch all your favorite Christmas movies! Don’t forget to wear your Matching Christmas pajamas!

2) Christmas Caroling

Christmas Caroling: Get a group of friends or family together and go Christmas caroling around your neighborhood!

3) Decorate Gingerbread House

Decorate Gingerbread Houses: This is a Christmas classic that the whole family can enjoy!

4) Make a Snowman

Make a Snowman: If you’re lucky enough to have a white Christmas, take advantage of it and build a snowman!

5) Go Christmas Tree Hunting

Go Christmas Tree Hunting: Cut down your own Christmas tree or visit a Christmas tree farm!

6) Attend a Local Holiday Event

Attend a Local Holiday Event: There are always Christmas markets, concerts, and other holiday events happening in most cities. Check out what’s going on in your area and go enjoy some Christmas cheer!

7) Make Christmas Cards

Make Christmas Cards: Get creative and make your own Christmas cards to send to friends and family!

8) Bake Christmas Cookies

Bake Christmas Cookies: This is a must during the holidays! Involve the whole family in the baking process and then enjoy eating your delicious creations!

9) Do a Christmas Scavenger Hunt

Do a Christmas Scavenger Hunt: This is a fun activity for both kids and adults! Hide Christmas-themed items around your house or neighborhood and see who can find them all first.

10) Go Ice Skating

Go Ice Skating: Embrace the winter weather and go ice skating at your local rink!

11) Make a Gingerbread House

Make a gingerbread house: This is a Christmas classic that the whole family can enjoy!

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12) Volunteer

Volunteer: There are always people in need during the holidays. Find a local shelter or soup kitchen and volunteer your time to help out.

13) Go Christmas Shopping

Go Christmas shopping: Get all of your Christmas shopping done early and avoid the last-minute rush!

14) Wrap Presents

Wrap presents: This is a Christmas task that the whole family can help with!

15) Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt

Christmas lights scavenger hunt: Get in the Christmas spirit by going on a hunt to find all the best Christmas lights in your neighborhood!

16) Make Christmas Ornaments

Make Christmas ornaments: This is a fun activity for both kids and adults! Get creative and make your own unique Christmas ornaments.

17) Go Sledding

Go sledding: If you’re lucky enough to have a white Christmas, take advantage of it and go sledding!

18) Read Christmas Books

Read Christmas books: curl up by the fireplace with a mug of hot cocoa and enjoy some Christmas classics!

19) Listen to Christmas Music

Listen to Christmas music: Make a festive playlist and get into the Christmas spirit!

20) Have a snowball fight

Have a snowball fight: If you’re lucky enough to have a white Christmas, take advantage of it and have a snowball fight!

21) Visit Santa

Visit Santa: This is a Christmas tradition that both kids and adults can enjoy!

22) Make Christmas Treats

Make Christmas treats: Get into the Christmas spirit by making festive treats like gingerbread men or candy canes!

23) Decorate Christmas Tree

Decorate Christmas Tree: This is a Christmas tradition that the whole family can enjoy!

24) Watch the Nutcracker

Watch the nutcracker: This is a Christmas tradition that both kids and adults can enjoy!

25) Make a DIY Ugly Sweater

Make a DIY ugly sweater: This is a fun activity for both kids and adults! Get creative and make your own ugly Christmas sweater.

[EXTRA] 26) Baby’s First Christmas Photoshoot

Christmas Eve Things to DO:

Here are the top things to do on Christmas Eve with your family:

  1. Watch a Christmas movie together
  2. Make gingerbread houses
  3. Go ice skating
  4. Sing Christmas carols around the Christmas tree
  5. Read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ together
  6. Make a fort out of blankets and pillows and spend the night in it
  7. Do a Secret Santa gift exchange

Christmas Day Things to DO:

If you ever wondered ” what to do on Christmas Day with family” here are our favorite things to do on Christmas Day with family:

  1. Wake up early and open presents together
  2. Make breakfast together on Christmas morning (pancakes shaped like Christmas trees, anyone?)
  3. Go for a walk or drive to look at Christmas lights
  4. Spend time with family and friends
  5. Make a gingerbread house
  6. Play Christmas games together
  7. Bake cookies together
  8. End the night by reading ‘The Night Before Christmas’ one last time before bed!
  9. Wear matching Christmas pajamas

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Last Thing You Need to Know About Things to Do on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve with Family:

Now that you have 25 Christmas activities to do with family, it’s time to start crossing them off your Christmas Bucket List! Download our Printable Christmas Family Bucket List PDF and get started today. And if you need even more Christmas inspiration, check out our blog post on Christmas Eve traditions from around the world!

What are your favorite Christmas activities to do with your family? Let us know in the comments below! And don’t forget to download our Christmas Family Bucket List PDF before you start checking things off!

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas!

Do you have any other Christmas traditions that you love? We’d love to hear about them! Share in the comments below or on our social media!

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