10 Fun Things To Do With Your Family On Christmas Day

Looking for a list of fun things to do with your children on Christmas Day? Here are some activities you can enjoy with your family during this holiday.

After you’ve opened all the presents on Christmas Day, what next?

Growing up, I’ve always found Christmas to be a bit of a let-down. I was usually so excited about presents but after I received them and played for a while, it all got kind of… boring.

If you’re looking for fun things to do with your family on Christmas Day, I have a list of ideas. And, who knows? You may love some of these activities so much that they become tradition.

Fun Things To Do On Christmas Day

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1. Cook and Eat Food

Food plays a huge part of Christmas Day in my family. Make the act of cooking the meal a family affair instead of just the eating part. Not only will you be spending time with your family together, you’ll teach your kids how to cook at the same time.

To reduce the stress of the Christmas meal, make sure to meal plan and write a shopping list so you will have everything you need.

2. Watch Christmas Movies

Home Alone anyone?

Christmas movies can be a great way to liven up the day. Get everyone cuddled up on the couch together and watch comedies or heart-felt dramas.

This is also a great opportunity to work in some holiday snacks or eat all that extra candy you have lying around the house.

3. Make Snacks

Speaking of extra candy… You could use those sweet treats and make them into something else:

Break up chocolates and cookies and sprinkle them on top of ice cream
Use a whole candy cane as the stirrer for hot chocolate
Crush them and add to baked goodies
Infuse them in vodka and use them as the base for an adult beverage. Yum!

4. Sing Carols

I love Christmas music — at least for the first few weeks before I get sick of hearing the same songs over and over.

Gather your family together and work those vocal cords. Pick your favorite songs and sing them together. If anyone plays an instrument, this is a great opportunity for them to accompany you.

5. Read Stories

Not into singing? It’s not for everyone. But, something that everyone does love is a good story. Read bible stories, a Christmas book or just make up your own and tell them.

6. Take Funny Photos

Get dressed up in ridiculous Christmas costumes or ugly sweaters and take photos with your family. Make funny faces and have a ball.

Next year you can look back at them and have a laugh. You can even print your favorite ones, hang them on a string with mini clothespins and use them to decorate your mantle next holiday season.

7. Reminisce

Dust off your photo albums and scrap books and go over old photos. Happy memories and great stories are bound to come out of this activity.

I loved hearing tales of what took place when a photo was taken and learning about family and friends, some of whom I never met. It’s always an interesting way to learn more about your history.

8. Play Games

Games definitely make my list of fun things to do. Break out whatever games you have, whether they’re board games or on a gaming console. If they’re digital games, make sure to pick multi-player ones so more than one person can join in simultaneously.

Monopoly is a classic board game and one that lots of people can play at the same time. It can also go on for hours which is perfect when you’re searching for a way to pass the time!

A deck of cards is another great option. You can play a variety of games and keep the family entertained for quite a while.

9. Go Outside

Go outdoors and play a sport, take a hike, go to the park, go to the beach or play in the snow. You’ll get some fresh air while enjoying family fun. Not to mention, you’ll burn off all those excess calories from the huge meal you indulged in earlier.

10. Give Back

What better way to spend part of your holiday than to give back to your community in some way? Let your kids see that Christmas is not all about who got the best, or most, presents. It’s really about spreading cheer. Helping others less fortunate than you are is a great way to demonstrate that.

Take a little time out of your day to do something truly meaningful no matter how small. Visit a neighbor who you know has no family or take some gifts to a nearby children’s home. Your efforts may mean more than you know.

Hopefully this list of fun things to do with your family will help you to enjoy Christmas day.