It’s Time to Make Wonderful Christmas Memories
It is time to make magical Christmas memories. So, let’s get started!
To keep on top of last-minute festivities and preparation leading up to Christmas Day, you might like to draft up a to-do list to tick off as you and your family undertake each activity. This is exciting for the kids and adds to the anticipation as they see each job completed, and it helps to Mum and Dad to keep on track too. Following are some ideas that could be included in your to-do list for the week leading up to Christmas.The Christmas Eve Box
Re-stock or make and prepare a Christmas Eve box or boxes. Christmas Eve boxes are a fun and easy way to make wonderful Christmas memories and to create a special annual Christmas tradition too. It doesn't have to be just for Christmas Eve though. You might opt to stack your box with items to take out on each day of the week leading up to Christmas; like a personalised Christmas bauble, a special Christmas ornament or a Christmas stocking, etc. Or just concentrate on items that are more applicable for Christmas Eve only, such as Santa’s magic key or everyone's festive outfits for Christmas Day. [gallery size="medium" ids="https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/8.-red-wooden-keepsake-box-lifestyle-L.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/29.-Sugar-Plum-Christmas-Presents-and-Personalised-Gift-Box-Cropped-2000x2000.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Wreath-Wooden-Christmas-Eve-Box-Lifestyle.jpg|"] There are plenty of ways to make wonderful Christmas memories and Get Your Family Christmas Keepsake Box Ready. For more wonderful Christmas memory making ideas and inspiration, take a look at our Christmas traditions.Wonderful Christmas Memories Captured on Film
Make a video interviewing each of your family members about their favourite parts of the year gone. Get extra creative and use a free video editing software app to build a simply wonderful Christmas memory with music or special effects too. Save these videos to look back on all the wonderful Christmas memories that you have captured for years to come. Or you could make a video reel of candid Christmas memory moments and traditions from years gone by. Then spend some quality time together watching and reminiscing, and making even more beautiful memories at the same time! Be sure to keep your camera handy this festive season to be able to add even more wonderful Christmas memories to your collection.Wonderful Christmas Memories with an Annual Family Christmas Photo
Set up a family photo shoot to mark the Christmas season. Whether you decide to suit up in your Sunday best, match up in your festive finery, or capture your individual personalities and styles, ensuring there is a common theme for all participants which embraces the spirit of the holiday season definitely yields some great Christmas memories and fantastic pictures to treasure for years to come. No matter how or where you decide to do it you are sure to have plenty of fun in the process! [gallery columns="4" size="medium" ids="https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stay-at-home-santa-photo-snow-globe.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/56.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/8.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/narellan-town-centre-santa-photo.jpg|"] You might not be able to get your usual Santa Photo like previous years, but you can definitely still create some wonderful Christmas memories and photos to mark this year. Find some ideas and inspiration for family Christmas photos in our article Santa Photos reinvented. If your annual Christmas Eve tradition is taking the kids to get a happy-snap with Santa, it's not too late to get organised! Find your nearest centre and book online at a shopping mall near you.A Festive Snack Bar Full of Wonderful Christmas Memories
I remember the family table being packed full of amazing eats and treats every Christmas when I was growing up. I have continued on the essence of this tradition, but built on it to create a new tradition for my own kids. I’m sure it will be making wonderful Christmas memories for them too. It's my annual festive snack bar! This is a little area that I like to set up over the holiday season to use for celebrations and treats for the family and anyone that stops by. I stock my festive snack bar with family-friendly treats like homemade bliss balls, pretzels and dried fruits. But you can have anything you like on a festive snack bar. Here are some ideas:- chocolate powder and marshmallows to mix up a tasty hot chocolate
- popular Christmas sweets like candy canes, chocolate Santas and Kool Mints
- homemade or store-bought biscuits
- quick confectionery options such as M&M's, lollies, individually wrapped chocolate Santa's or Favourites, etc.
Wonderful Christmas Memories with Christmas Craft
Get the kids' creative juices flowing and immerse them in the magic and fun of Christmas at the same time with Christmas craft activities. A sure-fire way to create some wonderful Christmas memories is to encourage your kids to write a letter to Santa and draw or paint a picture to leave for him on Christmas Eve. Once done, either keep the originals or take a scan/photo for keepsakes and wonderful Christmas memories to enjoy long into the future. You might look at them reflectively each year as you add to the collection. Or save them up in a personalised Christmas Eve or keepsake box and give to your kids when they are older to remind them of their magical Christmas memories. [gallery size="medium" columns="4" ids="https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/little-girl-writing-letter-to-santa.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/5.-bigstock-Art-Craft-Set-With-Brush-Penc-305392474-2.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/personalised-pink-suitcase-keepsake-box-top-vinyl.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/3.-Falalala-Llama-Christmas-Fiesta-DIY-Craft-Bauble-Cropped-Square.jpg|"] By decorating some baubles, making cards, and crafting anything with glitter, you can Give Your Kids a Memorable Christmas with Christmas Craft!Wonderful Christmas Memories in the Kitchen
I remember helping (or getting in the way of!) my Mum with Christmas baking when I was young. And I still love cooking up a storm for my family and friends over the holidays. Christmas baking is one of my fondest and most wonderful Christmas memories. A simple way to create your own wonderful Christmas memories with those little people that you love, is to get them involved too. Let the kids help with tasks like:- baking cookies or other homemade treats for Santa or your friends and family to enjoy
- put a gingerbread house together and let them decorate it however they please (have plenty of smarties, musk sticks, snakes, chocolate freckles and icing ready to go)
- getting the Christmas punch ready on Christmas Day
- styling the perfect Christmas table or putting out the Christmas bon bons