Surviving Christmas

If you are a parent, there is a pretty good chance that you already know just how much kids love the holidays. One of the most fun and engaging things you can do is to let your children help you decorate for Christmas.


In fact, in addition to just letting them help you hang Christmas decorations, why not let them make their own handmade Christmas decorations.


Not only will you find that there are a number of benefits to doing so, but you will also find that there are a number of fun and exciting Christmas decorations that they can easily make.


Christmas ornaments can be made from regular paper or any other type of material. You can create your own designs, or if you are not an "artsie-fartsie" type, you can purchase a number of Christmas ornament cutouts or guides from your local craft store.


These ornament pieces are likely plain, but already shaped like something, such as a star or a cross. It would be up to your child to paint their ornament.


This type of Christmas decoration craft project is great for small children or those who may be making their own Christmas decorations for the first time.


In addition to Christmas trees, a large number of families have small Christmas signs or pictures throughout their home. These signs and pictures often state a Christmas message or have a picture of Santa.


Your children could easily make their own paintings or drawings, often with supplies that can already be found inside your home. Your child’s picture would likely look great on your refrigerator or you could even frame the picture and hang it up somewhere else inside your home.


This type of Christmas decoration craft project is ideal for children of any age and, as previously mentioned, is a great way to save money since you likely already have all of the needed supplies.


We have dedicated a section of the largest living room wall to the kids' artwork. First it was decorated with my daughter's efforts from pre-school through high school. Now, it also displays the artwork of my two grand-daughters.


There are Christmas trees made from green paper napkins, reindeer heads made from construction paper cones, even bell trees and small paintings done on paper plates. Only the works they choose as their best efforts go here - the rest are spread throughout the house.


Another fun Christmas decoration that your children could do is make a centerpiece for your dinner table. If you are looking for a somewhat elegant centerpiece, you could easily have your children help you make one.


If you purchase a large pot potpourri bowl, you can fill it with artificial flowers, greenery, ribbons, candy or even ornaments. To get really fancy, add a small string of battery-operated mini led lights.

Put a pillar candle in the holder, and you've got an elegant hand-crafted centerpiece that you can display year after year.


Everyone will be amazed that you and the children crafted this magnificent piece in less than half an hour!


There are thousands of Christmas decoration crafts you could enjoy with the kids - more than enough to keep you happily crafting away at family treasures for generations. And, for each craft, of course, individual variations make the available choices truly limitless!

Regardless of which type of Christmas decorations you allow your child or children to make, they will enjoy the experience, especially if you participate as well.


For a child, there is nothing like seeing their Christmas drawings hanging on the walls or their Christmas ornaments hanging on the tree.


Consider setting aside an afternoon - or several - this holiday season, to create some wonderful family memories, and the heirlooms that go with them!


I'd love to read about your own favorite Christmas crafts for family projects, so be sure to comment or post your own ideas below!

Many Blessings
GrannySue