December has arrived and that means one thing to many South Africans, HOLIDAYS!
This is a time enjoyed by both the young and old as no one has to worry about work or school. Parents also get some much-needed rest to enjoy with family.
While many families have their holiday activities planned for the coming silly season, some may want to try out new activities in order to keep the family entertained. We’ve compiled five fun Christmas activities for the whole family to try this December from experts at information hubs Good Housekeeping and Reader’s Digest.
Christmas Karaoke – Christmas karaoke is always a hit when there’s family around. This could also be a time when the whole family can sit and laugh making memories that will last a lifetime. “There are endless songs you can include, and you can make it a game by telling people they have to skip over certain words, like Santa”, adds the Good Housekeeping hub.
Sleep by the Christmas tree – Another exciting thing to do on Christmas eve is to camp around the tree. Before you doze off for the night, you can play a few games under the tree. When sleeping, be “careful not to block Santa’s route to the stockings if you do so on Christmas Eve,” adds the above-mentioned hub.
See a Christmas Play – Whether you catch a play at a theatre or in church, Christmas plays are always fun to watch with family. Attending a play might also help your kids understand the significance of the day better while you may want to support the church community, shares information hub Reader’s Digest.
Have a Christman pyjama night – What better way to bond with family than to host your own Christmas pyjama night wearing matching pyjamas. You can also enjoy snacks, go through family photos of past activities while making new memories.
Craft a festive tablescape – Getting your kids to assist creating Christmas tablescape might be a fun activity for them. This will also make your table look inviting adds experts at Good Housekeeping.
Also see: When is it the right time to take down your Christmas tree?
