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Winter Family Bucket List It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Let’s celebrate by doing a countdown to Christmas with a winter family fun bucket list. You can print this bucket list and check off each activity as you do them. Let’s have some winter family fun! Here's the winter bucket list :: Decorate the Christmas tree Make a gingerbread house Watch a Disney Christmas movie Go see the Christmas lights Bake Christmas cookies Make homemade hot chocolate Make ornaments Pick out family matching Christmas pajamas Put up outside Christmas decorations Take a trip to the zoo to see the Christmas lights Visit Santa at the mall Make s’mores Take a winter family photo Put together a Christmas puzzle Go skating Donate toys Make a popcorn garland Write a letter to Santa Wrap presents Have a secret Santa Decorate a stocking Make...

Why a 24-Hour Christmas Trip to Natchitoches is Totally Worth It If you dream of a Hallmark Christmas experience complete with twinkling lights, charming streets, and holiday cheer around every corner, look no further than Natchitoches, Louisiana. This small Southern town, known as the “City of Lights,” is transformed into a magical winter wonderland during its annual Christmas Festival of Lights. And guess what? Even if you only have 24 hours, a trip to Natchitoches during the holiday season is absolutely worth it. Here’s why. 1. The Enchanting Festival of Lights Natchitoches is famous for its dazzling Christmas Festival of Lights, a tradition that has been lighting up the town for nearly a century. The Cane River Lake glistens under the glow...

Here are six fun ways to celebrate Advent with the entire family. These are simple and fun to do. They make the best memories. Family Advent Calendar: Create a countdown to Christmas with a calendar that has 24 small doors or drawers, one for each day leading up to Christmas. Fill each door with a small treat, activity, or scripture that focuses on Jesus and the true meaning of Christmas. Kindness Chain: Create a paper chain with 24 links, one for each day leading up to Christmas. Each day, write down an act of kindness to do for someone else and add it to the chain. This activity teaches little ones the importance of giving and serving others. Jesus Journey: Create a...

24 Ways to Incorporate Jesus into Elf on the Shelf  Let's dive into some fun ways to celebrate Advent with Elf on the Shelf, incorporating Jesus. Nativity Advent with Elf on the Shelf Create a countdown to Christmas with a nativity-themed Elf on the Shelf. Each day, have your elf reveal a new character from the nativity story, along with a corresponding Bible verse and activity. 24 Ways to Use Elf on the Shelf with a Jesus-Centered Focus 1. Prayer Time: Have your elf pray with your kids each morning 2. Bible Verse: Leave a new Bible verse each day to read 3. Kindness Challenge: Have your elf issue a daily kindness challenge 4. Jesus' Birth Story: Retell the story of Jesus' birth through your elf's adventures 5....