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5. Set up Nativity and read story of Jesus. Let your child "act out story" with figurines.
6. Make Christmas cookies or fudge with your child.
7. Go to store and let your child pick out a gift to give to needy.
8. Create a relaxing atmosphere. Turn off all of lights except Chritmas tree lights. Then use candles and/or a fire in fireplace to create a warm enviroment. Make some apple cider or hot cocoa. Then spend evening reading stories to your child.
9. Wrap presents with your child and put them under tree.
10. Go out to eat. Let your child choose where you plan to eat.
11. Put together a puzzle with your child.
12. Teach your child a new card game.
13. Go to a Movie Theater & Buy a big tub of buttered popcorn. (It's ok. Indulge yourself). Can't afford Movie Theatre? Make up a pretend movie theatre at home! Make popcorn, rent a movie and use fake money & fake paper movie tickets.
14. Visit a grandparents house.
15. Make your child's favorite meal.
16. Make paper snowflakes together and hang them in window.
17. Have each member of family make notes for all of other family members. Inside notes, write a letter to that family member which includes what you appreciate about that family member. Then seal envelope and decorate it with stickers. Young family members can draw pictures for each member of family.
18. Dust off Christmas Carol CD and play it.
19. Remember to plan a night out with your husband to get to know each other better. Leave children with a FUN babysitter. Allow children to order out pizza or go see a movie.
20. Make sure all of your presents are bought and wrapped. Let your child participate in putting together all of last minute preparations.
21. Decorate your yard for arrival of relatives.
22. Let your child help you bake food.
23. Declare day a NO VIDEO GAMES ALLOWED day. Prepare fun activities for two of you to do all day.
24. Visit relatives or prepare a fun time together at home.
Whatever activities you plan, they will help both you and your child focus on fun times you can enjoy in preparation for holiday season.
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