How about setting up a fake snowfall and having people posing in warm winter coats? It would give that magical Christmas feel. Also, having a backdrop of a gingerbread house could be super cute.
You could have a group of carolers singing in front of a church with Christmas lights. Or have a couple sharing a cup of hot cocoa by a fireplace decorated with stockings. Another idea is to have Santa Claus giving out gifts with a line of excited children waiting.
One idea is to do a nature - themed photoshoot. They can go to a forest and take pictures among the trees, with the son climbing a tree and the mom looking on with pride. Another idea is a sports - themed one if they are both into sports. They could pose with their favorite sports equipment. A beach photoshoot is also great, building sandcastles or just walking along the shoreline together.
You could use body paint to create the illusion of alien skin patterns on the models. It's a cost - effective and very creative way to make them look like invaders or victims of an invasion. Another idea is to have models posed in a way that mimics being controlled by an alien force, like with jerky, unnatural movements.
A creative idea could be to turn it into a musical. The characters break into song to express their joys, fears and hopes. For example, Mary could sing a beautiful aria when she realizes she is pregnant. Another idea is to make it a sci - fi version. The manger could be a spaceship and the star could be a guiding alien light leading the 'wise men' who are actually intergalactic travelers.
A video of you opening your Christmas presents would be great. Capture the excitement on your face as you unwrap the gifts. Then, you can use the text tool on IG story to thank the people who gave you the presents.
You could go as Ralphie in his pajamas and bathrobe. It's simple but recognizable.
You could try making DIY ornaments with your kids. It's fun and adds a personal touch.
You could go for a traditional look with a decorated Christmas tree, stockings hung by the fireplace, and colorful lights everywhere.
You could go for a sweater with the leg lamp from the movie on it. That's a classic and recognizable element.
You could go for a Santa's workshop theme with elves making toys. It's classic and always charming.
One idea could be to recreate the scene where Ralphie gets his BB gun. Have a fake snowman with a BB gun sticking out of it. Or make a big sign that says 'You'll shoot your eye out!' It would be a humorous and on-theme decoration.