Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

Welcome! This is my Fun Friday countdown! We are doing it on a Thursday so you can do it before Christmas day! 

This post is packed with crafts, cookies, and more! Let’s start our adventure!

You may think Christmas is about family and presents. In a way it is, but that’s not the reason we celebrate Christmas.

So why do we celebrate Christmas? Because we are celebrating Jesus’ birth! That was something to remember! The word Christ is even in Christmas!  Let’s spread some holiday cheer by starting of with a craft!

1. Mini Christmas Tree 

If you want a Christmas tree in your room but can’t have one this is what to do! 

What you need:

1. Green paper or paper with green coloring tools
2.  Beads 
3. Glue
4. Stickers (if you don’t have it’s fine,stars are best)
5.  String
6. Scissors

Now get your green paper and cut a Christmas tree shape out of it. Once you are done, glue beads on it to look like ornaments. Now, use the stickers and put something on the top of your tree! Use the string to tie it to a hanger so you can hang it up! 

2. Christmas Snacks

Mmmm!  The smell of Santa’s  cookies are in the air! 

Wait!  What about the reindeer? They need a snack too. After flying all around the world they must be hungry! Let’s make some reindeer food!

What you need:

1. Marshmallows
2.  Raisins
3. Carrots
4. Sprinkles
5.  A bag

Great! Now that you have everything, we can start! First, put the marshmallows in the bag. Don”t fill the bag just yet. Next, put the raisins in! Don’t make a mess! Finally, add some carrot slices! Great!

Hmmm…it’s missing something. Of course! Sprinkles! Add some and shake it up!

On Christmas Eve, sprinkle it in your yard. Santa will be there soon.

3. Christmas Gifts

Now, the final activity. Is….to create Christmas presents!

Are you broke and can’t pay for Christmas gifts? Well, this is what to do! This will cover Mom and Dad! 

For Dad:

1.  A piece of flat wood
2. Markers or pen

So…… let’s begin

First take the wood. Then write something like, “#1 Dad” or “ Best Father Ever!” Write what you can fit to tell your dad he is amazing. Then hide it where your dog can’t eat it. Make sure to give it to him on Christmas!

Now for Mom:

She needs a special Christmas. So here is a quick Christmas ornament you can make with NO help!  

What you need

1.  Paper
2.  String
3.  Writing utensils 
4. Scissors
5. Colorful markers or crayons 

Get the paper and color it to say something like, “I love you, Mom.”  Then cut it out and make sure it’s small enough to hang from a tree. Make holes in it, put the string through, and make it so a branch could fit through. Now you are done.  Your mom will love it!

Thanks for reading and have a merry Christmas!