Christmas Traditions With Family

Welcome to our weekly newsletter. Christmas is around the corner, and it’s a wonderful time to spend some quality family time. Interested in reading more? Click on the provided link to read the complete blog!

Family Traditions During Christmas?

Christmas is a time of cherished family traditions. From decorating the Christmas tree to baking cookies for Santa, they’ve given families joy in the coldest months of the year. Traditions don’t have to be old activities; you can think about implementing new traditions into your family right now! Let's go over new ideas to add to your family's traditions:

1. Advent calendar: By creating a countdown to Christmas, you spend some time each day to unwrap a small gift or have a chocolate together.?
2. Wear matching family pajamas: Wearing matching outfits can create a sense of connection to one another, not to mention the fun photos you can take!?
3. Create the joy of giving: This is a great moment to allow your children to choose a gift to donate to children in need and teach them the joy of giving.?
4. Create Christmas cards: Writing Christmas cards is a generally well-known tradition; you can give it a twist by crafting Christmas cards. It creates a moment for them to be creative and make something memorable.?
5. Family game night or movie night: Watching a movie together or playing games can result in a night filled with laughs and fun memories.?

Click the link below to learn about more creative family traditions.?

https://www.safes.so/blogs/christmas-family-traditions/

Winter Activities for Families?

During the winter months, it might be difficult to come up with fun activities for your little ones. That’s why we’re here to help you with some ideas.?

Indoor activities?

• Baking?
• Board games?
• Wintery crafts with cotton swabs?
• Tea party?
• Reading hour?
• Watching Christmas movies?

Outdoor activities?

• Ice skating?
• Make snow cones?
• Snow painting?

For more winter activities, check out: https://www.safes.so/blogs/winter-activities-for-kids/ ?

Read These Books for Holiday Spirit?

Reading books is beneficial for a child's development; it creates an open mind and increases a child's imagination. These are some of our top picks for Christmas books:

1. The Christmas Story by Jane Wener Watson?
2. The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree by Gloria Houston?
3. The Crayon's Christmas by Drew Daywalt?
4. Dream Snow by Eric Carle?

For more books and what their synopsis are, click here: https://www.safes.so/blogs/childrens-books-about-christmas/?

Family-Favorite Christmas Movies?

Christmas is a great time to bond over movies with your family. We've gone over timeless Christmas movies, but also the best recent Christmas movies that have been released recently. For the full list, check out: https://www.safes.so/blogs/best-recent-christmas-movies/ ?

Best Timeless Movies?

• The Grinch (2000 & 2018)?
• Elf (2003)?
• Home Alone (1990)?
• Disney’s A Christmas Carol (2009)?

Best Recent Movies?

• Genie (2023)?
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever (2023)?
• Scrooge: A Christmas Carol (2022)?
• Klaus (2019)?

Family-Friendly Podcasts?

While the joy of listening to Christmas music is undeniable, why not switch things up this holiday break? Whether you're on a road trip or decorating the Christmas tree at home, consider adding a podcast to the mix that captivates the entire family. It's a simple yet effective way to infuse a fresh and entertaining vibe into your festive moments. These are some of our family-friendly podcast suggestions:?

• Brains On!: If you’re looking for an adventurous story mixed with science, this one’s for you.?
• The History Chicks: This podcast focuses on women’s history?
• But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids: If your child has started asking “but why”, this podcast might help answer some of their burning questions?

The definition of a good podcast can be different for each family. Click on the link to check out more suggestions and read more about how to choose your perfect fit: https://www.safes.so/blogs/family-friendly-podcasts/ ?