5 Fun Ideas for Making Holiday Memories with Young Kids

The holidays are a special time of year, and it's even more special when you have young kids to share them with. If you're looking for some fun ideas to make holiday memories with your children, look no further! Here are five great ideas to get you started.

1. Make homemade decorations together.

One of the best things about the holidays is all of the sparkly, festive decorations. You can bring some of that holiday magic into your home by making your own decorations with your kids. There are tons of easy and fun DIY projects that you can do together, like making salt dough ornaments or crafting a homemade Advent calendar. Not only will you end up with some beautiful decorations for your home, but you'll also have some great memories to look back on.

2. Bake holiday cookies.

What's more festive than baking holiday cookies? Get your kids involved in the action by having them help measure ingredients, mix batter, and decorate cookies. Once they're done, you can enjoy eating them together (if there are any left!).

3. Go on a holiday lights scavenger hunt.

Getting out and about to see all of the amazing holiday lights is one of the best parts of the season. Make it even more fun by turning it into a game and going on a holiday lights scavenger hunt. See how many different types of lights you can find, and keep track of them on a piece of paper or in a camera phone. Bonus points if you can find houses that have Santa Claus or reindeer too!

4. Volunteer together.

Giving back is an important part of the holiday season, and it's something that you can do as a family with young kids. Look for local volunteer opportunities that are appropriate for your children's ages, such as serving food at a soup kitchen or collecting toys for donated to less fortunate children in your community. 

5. Make cards for family and friends.

Another great way to spread some holiday cheer is by sending cards to family and friends who live far away. Sit down with your kids and make some beautiful handmade cards together. They'll love getting to use their creative skills, and you'll love seeing how excited they are when their card arrives in the mailbox (and gets hung up on the refrigerator!). 

There are so many wonderful ways to create holiday memories with your young children. These are just a few ideas to get you started—but really, the possibilities are endless! So get out there and start creating some memories that you'll cherish for years to come.

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