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Family Holiday Activities

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The Holidays are a time for family get-togethers. Presents and decorations add to the ambience of the season but the true meaning of Christmas, Hanukah or Winter Solstice can be found in family relationships. This is the season to pass on traditions practiced for generations or perhaps start some new ones. Following are some ideas for family activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Indoor Activities

-Tree trimming party: Invite family members of all ages. You may prepare light refreshments. Have everyone bring one ornament to add to the tree. Have your favorite Christmas music playing that everyone can sing along to while trimming the tree. Don’t forget to have plenty of Hot Chocolate and Cider on hand!

-Advent celebration: Advent has been celebrated for centuries in North European Country’s. This simple celebration consists of gathering family for Christmas stories, singing Christmas Carols and lighting the four candles (one for each of the four Sunday’s preceding Christmas) on the Advent Wreath. This is a Holiday you can make your own by integrating your own family’s likes and traditions.

-Chanukah begins on the 25th Kislev (evening of November 30th, 2001). The eight days following are days of rejoicing and praise. On every night lights are lit to commemorate and publicize the miracle performed for Israel some 2000 years ago. During Chanukah, it is desirous to partake of more beautiful meals, to increase one's good deeds, and generally to talk of the ancient miracles. All manner of work may be carried out on Chanukah, but people generally refrain from household duties while the Chanukah lights are lit.

Make this Hanukah special by remembering the reason for celebration by having at least one dinner with the whole family and retelling the story of Chanukah.

-Craft Parties: A Craft Party is a fun idea especially if you have little ones-teenagers. Some craft ideas include, making Moravian stars, ornament making, homemade cards, baking cookies and making other culinary goodies to send to soldiers, friends or family.

Outdoor Activities

-Christmas Caroling
-Skiing or sledding parties
-Building Snowmen
-Christmas Light Decorating Party
-Hiring a carriage for a ride through the city or a horse pulled sleigh for a ride along a country road.

All these activities should be fun for everyone. Keep the atmosphere relaxed. Try not to stress out about making things just perfect, rather focus on spending time together and deal with things like the mess after everyone has gone.

Have a wonderful Holiday Season!

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