From Hannakuh to Christmas, many holidays are coming up. Don’t know what to do with you and your loved ones during the holidays in the midst of a pandemic? Here are some festive ideas for you! 

Holiday Bucket List:

• Mail A Letter to Santa

→ For more information, check out: https://about.usps.com/holidaynews/letters-from-santa.htm 

• Make Homemade Hot Chocolate Bombs

→ Try some of these recipes:

• https://sugargeekshow.com/recipe/shiny-chocolate-bombs-with-marshmallows/
• https://iamafoodblog.com/hot-chocolate-bombs/ 

• Make Gingerbread Cookies

→ Try some of these recipes:

• https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/best-gingerbread-cookies/ 
• https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a50468/gingerbread-cookies-recipe/ 
• https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/gingerbread-cookies/ 

• Create and Listen to Holiday Playlists

→ Check out these Festive Playlists:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUjn3RpkcKY&list=RDQMSXcZMsdpPuw&start_radio=1
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rnx08JFs6nQ
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaxEHRWWZeU 
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFH2NpzgQ2E 
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJrKqc3rHMs 

• Play Reindeer Toss

→ Check out these websites to purchase an inflatable:

• https://www.amazon.com/Inflatable-Reindeer-Antler-Family-Christmas/dp/B07KW3PW6K/ref=pd_lpo_21_t_1/131-5227146-1536160?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07KW3PW6K&pd_rd_r=7dcaf1df-31b6-4630-a272-c34ee59babbc&pd_rd_w=2YlH8&pd_rd_wg=13cJb&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=8499G1ES3RXJVWVQPMS1&psc=1&refRID=8499G1ES3RXJVWVQPMS1 

• https://www.amazon.com/MGparty-Christmas-Inflatable-Reindeer-Supplies/dp/B07Z37HVTY/ref=pd_lpo_21_t_0/131-5227146-1536160?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07Z37HVTY&pd_rd_r=c0cb4556-a85f-40d0-ac56-5863aa75fffc&pd_rd_w=GkBr4&pd_rd_wg=tOPCX&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=TRDMJ1KSP665ZNAZSP99&psc=1&refRID=TRDMJ1KSP665ZNAZSP99 

• Bake Holiday Cookies

→ Try some of these cookie recipes:

• Sugar Cookies

• https://sugarspunrun.com/easy-sugar-cookie-recipe/ 

• Holiday Cutout Cookies

• https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/holiday-cutout-cookies/ 

• Red Velvet White Chocolate Cookies

• https://lilluna.com/red-velvet-white-chocolate-chip-cookies-2/ 

• Watch Christmas Movies

→ Here are some Movies to watch:

• The Grinch
• The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
• The Grinch
• Arthur Christmas
• The Christmas Chronicles
• Home Alone
• Last Christmas
• The Nightmare Before Christmas
• A Charlie Brown Christmas

• Give Back to the Community

• Make a child’s Christmas by answering their letter to Santa
  • https://beanelf.org/directory-of-operation-santa-branches/ 
• Donate to Seattle Children’s Hospital’s Amazon List
  • https://www.seattlechildrens.org/giving/donate/toys/ 

• Play Secret Santa

• Take a Family Christmas Photo

• Decorate a Garland

• Make Handmade Cards

• Make Ornaments for your tree

• Make an Advent Calendar