Planning a fun, memorable and exciting Christmas holiday with the family can be a challenge. Making the most of your time with family over the holidays requires some preparation. Here are some ideas for family activities at Christmas. | 
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Creating Christmas decorations
Children love to make Christmas decorations. The simple process of creating festive decor gives the children focus and allows them to contribute to the home. Crafts are a great way to spend time with children, teach new skills and let them express their creativity.
Christmas tree
Involve children with decorating the Christmas tree, from buying the Christmas tree to putting the star, fairy or bow on the top. Head to your local craft store and pick up some Christmas craft kits. These include all the materials and instructions needed for easy and successful Christmas tree decorations.
Christmas gifts
Gather your Christmas spirit and allow the children to wrap Christmas presents (obviously if they don’t believe in Santa Claus). Help children create their own Christmas cards and gift tags - whether it’s on the computer or with card, glue and anything that sticks!
Family activities at Christmas
The festive season will have lots of activities for families to enjoy together. Grab your coat, hats, mitts and scarves and brave the cold.
Ice skating
Head to the local ice rink for some exhilarating fun on ice! The little kids enjoy the thrill, while they laugh at the big kids attempting to stay up-right!
The festive season will have lots of activities for families to enjoy together. Grab your coat, hats, mitts and scarves and brave the cold.
Ice skating
Head to the local ice rink for some exhilarating fun on ice! The little kids enjoy the thrill, while they laugh at the big kids attempting to stay up-right!
Christmas shopping
Giving children a budget to purchase gifts is a great way to get children involved. Many shopping centres and Christmas markets will hold Santa’s Grottos and events to enjoy.
Christmas movie or production
Catch the latest Christmas movie at the cinema or go to the theatres to watch a Christmas production – gather friends and family together for a Christmas outing.
Christmas day
Christmas day is incredibly exciting for children of any age. Ensure the children are attended to, even when the extended family arrive. Christmas dinner is an important tradition of Christmas; however, it is important not to focus too much on the details that you forget to enjoy the day.
Make the children feel important on Christmas day with simple tasks:
•Helping with Christmas dinner
•Arranging the table
•Greeting guests
Time to relax
The Christmas holiday is a time where people reflect on their good fortune, health and family connections. Many of us are so busy with our professional lives, running to and from various activities, that we cannot spend quality time with the family.
Taking an extended Christmas break allows you to relax with the family, especially if children are home from a boarding school England based or elsewhere. The school holidays are important times for children to feel comfortable, at home and connected to the family. Preparation for boarding school includes ensuring the holidays are special, homely and memorable.
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Service Parents’ Guide to Boarding Schools
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Ofsted
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Service Parents’ Guide to Boarding Schools
Useful information about starting boarding school, fees and choosing the right boarding school
Boarding Schools Association
Information for parents, students and teachers of boarding schools
Ofsted
Independent and impartial Office for Standards in Education
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