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How to make fun and festive holiday decorations with the kids and celebrate the spirit of the season together.
Encouraging kids to get hands-on with decorating not only includes them and their ideas in creating the holiday spirit at home, but the time spent together and the tactile experience of making something together are gifts in themselves.
Since the arrival of my first nephew, Adly, five years ago, Christmas in my household has had a refreshing change. The predictable routine of gift-exchanging and dinners has been replaced by craft afternoons involving a lot of sprinkles and sticky glue. Making gingerbread houses and crafts are Adly’s favourites, and during the season, my sister’s house transforms into a gallery of his amateur artistic creations.
Here are some things to consider when getting kids involved in holiday decorating:
The following are some creative child-friendly holiday crafts ideas. GardenWise Online invites readers to submit their own tips and ideas below in the comment box.
MINI WREATHScolor=”purple”>size=”3″> Bring the Christmas touch into the house by decorating bedroom and bathroom doors with these mini wreaths. What you need:
*Makes 4 wreaths Directions:
What you need:
*Makes 1 ice candle Directions:
Safety first! Make sure an adult lights the candle. Do not leave lit candles unattended. The candle will last for a few hours, depending on room temperature. Check frequently and discard any extra water from the bowl as needed, as sitting water will increase the speed of ice thaw.
Directions:
Gather pine cones of all shapes and sizes from the yard and around the neighbourhood. At home, using a damp paper towel, wipe off any dirt to make a clean surface for decorating. Allow pine cones to dry.