Unique Ways to Spend Christmas Eve With Your Family

Christmas Eve is an exciting night filled with family, fun, and of course surprises! Whether you have young children or teens in the family, there are many creative ways to make this time of year full of warm memories and traditions. From Secret Santa gift exchanges to baking cookies together, here are some special ideas for celebrating Christmas Eve!

Have a Movie Marathon.
Everyone loves a good movie night, and it’s even more special when done as a family on Christmas Eve! Have each family member pick their favorite Christmas movie and create a cozy setting for the night of popcorn, pillows, and snuggling. Don’t forget to top it all off with some Christmas-themed snacks or hot chocolate. The perfect way to celebrate the night before Christmas.

Read Christmas Stories.
A fun way to get your family in the Christmas spirit is to read some of your favorite Christmas stories. Have each family member take turns reading their favorite stories. This can be done from classic children’s books, or from a traditional Bible. Spread the holiday cheer while enjoying quality time with the people you love!

Make Christmas Crafts Together.
One of the unique ways to spend Christmas Eve with your family is by making winter-themed crafts together. Gather materials like construction paper, felt, markers and glue and create your own decorations for the house, or gifts for extended family. This creative Christmas activity will bring your family closer together while decorating your home!

Plan a Scavenger Hunt.
For a fun and interactive family activity, plan an indoor or outdoor scavenger hunt! This can be done in the park, around your house or neighborhood, or inside your home. Gather items like candy canes, holiday ornaments, Christmas-themed items, or objects around your home. Make sure you hide them in challenging and exciting locations. Then give players clues that lead to the specific item. Whoever finds the most items in a set amount of time wins!

Bake Holiday Treats.
Set aside time to make delicious holiday treats with your family. You can make classic cookies, go all out with festive sugar cookies or get creative in the kitchen! Not only will you all have a blast spending time together, but you'll also have some yummy treats to enjoy throughout the holiday season. Best of all, this is also a great way to pass down grandma's recipes and start some traditions that your family can look forward to every Christmas Eve.

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