Family Christmas Bucket List Ideas
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Whether you have big kids, little kids, or its your baby’s first Christmas, Christmas is a time that brings the family together so you can celebrate and enjoy each other’s company.
We also think it is a great time to have fun and get creative by making your own Christmas traditions which can be looked forward to year after year.
But, with so many different family Christmas activities that you can do over the Christmas period, it really can be easy to get overwhelmed or accidently forget and miss the opportunity till the next year.
That’s why we recommend, putting together a family Christmas bucket list with all the fun Christmas activities that you want to do whilst everyone is together.
And to help you put together you’re Christmas bucket list for families, we’ve put together this list of Christmas activities the whole family is sure to love!
And if you love these family Christmas bucket list ideas, make sure to check out these fun family Christmas morning traditions and heartfelt Christmas family quotes.
Not Sure What To Put On Your Christmas Bucket List?
Well, whether you’re looking for fun Christmas ideas, new family Christmas traditions, free Christmas activities for families, or just some great Christmas activities for kids you can do during the Christmas countdown, then our 25 must do Christmas bucket list ideas for families below will surely provide you with a bunch of inspiration.
Family Christmas Bucket List Ideas
1. Do a Random Act of Kindness
Christmas is the perfect time to start a new family tradition and teach your children the value of gratitude and kindness to others.
And what better way to do this then by doing random acts of kindness as a family.
They can be as simple as letting someone go ahead of you in a line to fulfilling a giving / wishing tree request at your local shopping centre.
The key is to do a selfless act unexpectedly for a stranger or a friend.
2. Countdown To Christmas With An Advent Calendar
We all find ourselves counting down the days to Christmas, so why not build the excitement to Christmas morning with a fun family advent calendar that you can add your own special family touch to.
With so many fun Christmas countdowns to choose from, it can be hard to pick just one.
So here is a great list of fun Christmas advent calendar ideas to help inspire you.
3. Have A Photo With Santa
Photos with Santa are not just for the kids, make it a whole family affair. You can even find some places that will also let you bring your cat or dog with you as well.
So, why not get the whole family dressed in some cute Christmas attire, from ugly sweaters to Christmas dresses (depending where you live in the world), and get your family photo taken with Santa!
4. Go To A Tree Lighting Festival
Many towns and cities will celebrate the opening of the Christmas period with a lighting of their Christmas tree and a festival with lots of activities and Christmas related stalls.
Take the family along to the lighting and use it as a way to start the Christmas period.
If your town doesn’t have a Christmas Lighting Festival, another fantastic idea is to drive around your neighborhood and visit all the local Christmas light displays.
5. Make Homemade Gifts
There is nothing more special than someone receiving a homemade gift from a child.
Let your children use their imaginations and creative sides to create a homemade gift or two for the grandparents or family friend.
6. Make A Tree Ornament
Since the craft supplies are already out, why not use them to create a new ornament for the tree.
Let each child create an ornament that can be hung proudly on the tree.
Make sure you name and date the ornaments, so you have a record for years to come.
7. Mail A Letter To Santa
Mailing a letter to Santa is a great way to start the Christmas period.
Let your children write a letter to Santa with all their wishes for presents and then package it up and send it off to the North Pole.
Just make sure you leave enough time for him to receive it before Christmas!
8. Make A Christmas Playlist
Christmas carols are a magical part of Christmas and hearing them playing help put everyone in the Christmas spirit.
Why not sit down with the family and create your own playlist of Christmas songs and carols that can then be played throughout the home over the festive season.
9. Watch A Holiday Movie
What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than with a family movie night watching your favorite Christmas movies.
Or better yet make it a Christmas Movie Marathon.
10. Elf On The Shelf
If you have never heard of Elf on the Shelf, it is a Christmas tradition where a Santa’s special little helper is sent to your home from the North Pole to encourage your kids to behave themselves.
The idea is that the elf watches the kids by day, and each night, it returns to the North Pole to report on whether they were naughty or nice.
There are only two rule that you need to be remembered, and that is kids can not touch the elf on the shelf otherwise it will lose its magic and the second rule is that the elf will not speak or move while the kids are awake.
During the night, the elf makes its trip back to the North Pole. Once it returns home, it then assumes a new position in the house.
This leaves the door open for parents to have some serious fun with some Elf on the Shelf antics.
11. Build A Gingerbread House
Getting everyone together to build a gingerbread house is always a fun experience that results in not only a yummy treat at the end but plenty of laughter.
12. Hang Stockings
Spend an evening getting ready for Christmas by each person hanging their Christmas stocking ready for it to be filled with goodies.
13. Go Christmas Caroling
Get together with the whole family and step out into the neighborhood and take part in some Christmas caroling. It will help get everyone into the Christmas spirit.
14. Start A Christmas Eve Box
Christmas Eve boxes are a great way to increase the excitement just before Christmas. Filled with a Christmas movie to watch, Christmas PJs and yummy snacks to enjoy.
15. Bake Christmas Cookies
Get the family together to bake some Christmas cookies, decorate them and package them up as gifts for family and friends.
16. Start A Secret Santa
Secret Santa is a great way to give gifts without having the other person know who they are receiving the gift from. Get everyone’s name in a hat and draw out one at a time, this is the person you need to buy for.
17. Put Up Your Christmas Tree
It is a perfect way to start the Christmas period.
Get the family together one evening and make a date of putting up the Christmas Tree and decorations.
You can even make it extra special by organizing a camp out underneath your Christmas tree.
18. Leave Out Food For Santa
Christmas Eve is when you should be setting out milk and cookies for Santa and his reindeers.
19. Enjoy A Glass Of Eggnog
Eggnog is a Christmas tradition in many places and people all over the world are starting to try it. The taste may not be for you, but at least you can say you have tried eggnog.
20. Read a Christmas Book Every Night In December
Make bedtime magical and build the Christmas excitement but cuddling up in bed and reading a Christmas book together every night in December.
21. Wear Your Ugly Sweaters For ‘National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day’
Yes, that’s right, ugly sweaters have their own holiday – 18th December!
So why not deck the whole family out in ugly Christmas sweaters and have some family fun.
You can organize a great family photo or even organize an Ugly Christmas Sweater party with the whole clan.
22. Volunteer As A Family
Following the random acts of Christmas kindness theme, why not plan in ways that you can volunteer your time and show a little Christmas spirit to those in need.
From volunteering in your local retirement village to volunteering as a Christmas gift wrapper for a charity of choice, there are plenty of ways to contribute back to your community as a whole family.
23. Make It A White Christmas
If you’re not lucky enough to have a white Christmas, that doesn’t mean that you should miss out.
Instead, make it snow in your house with paper snowflakes.
24. Have A Pajama Day
Pop on your Christmas pajama’s and just enjoy a day of Christmas fun at home in each other’s company.
25. A Family Game Night With Hot Cocoa
Get the family together and enjoy some quality family fun time together; laughing, eating, and enjoying being in each other’s company with a family games night.
Add a little Christmas flare by wearing your Christmas hats and enjoying a nice hot cup of cocoa.
Final Thoughts On A Christmas Bucket List For Families
Christmas is a magical time of a year for the whole family.
We hope this guide has been helpful by giving you some fun bucket list ideas for Christmas the whole family will love!
And if you’re looking for more great family time ideas, then check out these reasons why spending time with family is important, family fun night ideas, free family activity ideas, and traditions to start with grandchildren.
