A Christmas Adventure: Countdown, Creativity, and Cheer!
Christmas is a magical time, but for little ones who are bursting with excitement, the wait can feel endless. My grandson has been visiting for a week, and his enthusiasm for Christmas is contagious—but his disappointment that the big day isn’t here yet got me thinking. Instead of counting down the days impatiently, why not embrace the season with fun, creativity, and a sense of adventure?
To keep him entertained and engaged, we created a countdown paper chain and brainstormed a list of festive activities to enjoy the holiday season together. It was such a hit that I decided to design a Christmas Adventure Printable Kit to share with all of you! It’s packed with fun, family-friendly activities to make the days leading up to Christmas as memorable as the day itself.
What’s Included in the Christmas Adventure Printable Kit?
Santa Letter Template with a Christmas Wish List
Encourage your little ones to write their heartfelt wishes and thoughts to Santa. This charming template makes it easy to create a keepsake that you’ll treasure for years.Christmas Clip Art for Crafts and Tags
Add a touch of whimsy to your holiday crafts! These clip art designs are perfect for creating handmade gift tags, decorating holiday cards, or personalizing advent activities. Including pages to create the paper chain.2 Fun Coloring/Crafting Pages
Perfect for quiet moments or crafting fun, these pages let your kids express their creativity while soaking up the holiday spirit.A List of 44 Calendar Advent Ideas
Choose your own Christmas adventure! Cut out the activities you love most, pop them in a jar or pocket, and draw one each day. Whether it’s baking cookies, singing carols, or making snowflakes, you’ll have an endless supply of holiday fun.
Below: I created a folder from my class Paper Poetry. The clip art I used here is free with the class.
How to Get Started
Download and Print Your Kit
Print them at home or at your local print shop for best results.
Make a Supply List
Check the advent ideas and craft pages to see what materials you’ll need. Some activities require basic craft supplies (like glue, scissors, or markers), while others involve household items or seasonal goodies.Set Up Your Adventures
Create a special space for your Christmas countdown! Hang your paper chain, fill a jar with advent ideas, and organize your supplies so everything is ready to go.Start the Fun!
Each day, pick an adventure and make lasting memories. Whether you’re crafting, baking, or simply enjoying cozy family time, this printable kit makes it easy to celebrate the season.Check out the links below for recipes and instructions to the activities
Why a Christmas Adventure?
This printable kit is more than just a way to pass the time—it’s an invitation to savor the holiday season and embrace its joys. From bonding over crafts to creating heartfelt traditions, these activities are designed to bring families closer together while celebrating the magic of Christmas.
So, gather your supplies, print your kit, and get ready for a season filled with creativity, laughter, and love. Let the countdown to Christmas become its own cherished adventure!
Download Your Printable Kit Here
I hope this Christmas Adventure Printable brings as much joy to your family as it has to ours. Don’t forget to share your creations and adventures—I’d love to see what you come up with!
Happy Holidays! 🎄
Links to outside blog posts with recipes and activity instructions below.
Below : I created a folder from the Paper Poetry class. The Christmas Adventures clip art kit is free with the class.
Christmas Adventure Ideas
I. Decorate the Christmas Tree
2. Write a letter to Santa
3. Watch a Christmas movie .
4 Make paper snowflakes
5. Bake cookies together
6. Make a holiday card
7. Read a Christmas book
8. Build a snowman (no snow, get creative.) .
9. Drive around and see the lights
10. Donate old toys
11. Make goodie plates for neighbors
12. Build a blanket fort
13. Go on a winter nature walk
14. Feed the birds - Pine cone, peanut butter and seeds
15. Glow stick bath - put glow sticks in the bath water
16. Make snowmen pancakes
17. Make reindeer sandwiches - Shape bread and add pretzels for antlers. Bonus- red candy nose.
18. Get Christmas cookie cutters and cut fruits and veggies into fun shapes
19. Sing Christmas carols
20. Hot cocoa bar - cocoa, whipped cream, and sprinkles
21. Wear ugly Christmas sweaters or create ugly Christmas sweaters
22. Put a puzzle together or Legos
23. Make Reindeer treats
24. Make salt dough ornaments
25. Make a handprint wreath
26. Create a snow globe - use a jar, water, clutter, and a smal figure
27. Make a countdown chain
28. Watercolor a Christmas scene
29. Christmas scavenger hunt -Hide holiday-themed items around the house
30. Snowbal toss - Use crumpled paper as snowbals and yarn ot make a circle. See how many you can get in the circle.
31. Make a red and green meal
32. Play reindeer games
33. Make gift tags
34. Plant candy canes
35. Rocking around the Christmas tree dance party
36. Make origami ornaments
37. Eat reindeer poop
38. Make fudge
39. Make cranberry garland
40. Make a simmer pot - oranges, cranberries, apples. cinnamon and water heat on the stove on low or place in a
crockpot with lid open. Let the scent fil the house.
41. Decorate a gingerbread house
42. Make peppermint scented play dough
43. Decorate paper Christmas trees
44. Decorate paper stockings