My cousins and I used to have a tradition of building a gingerbread house every Christmas. We would compete to see who could make the most creative design. It was always a lot of fun, with frosting and candies everywhere.
My bf and I like to go for drives at sunset. The view from the car is amazing and we just enjoy the peaceful time together.
Building a fort in the living room can be a blast. Use some sheets, pillows, and chairs. Once the fort is built, you can bring in some snacks and toys. It's like creating a little secret hideaway for the two of you, and kids usually love having their own special space.
We often do some simple science experiments. For example, making a volcano with baking soda and vinegar. It's amazing to see my little cousin's face light up when the 'lava' erupts. It's not only fun but also educational as she learns about basic chemical reactions.
You can do arts and crafts. Get some colored papers, glue, and scissors, and let your little cousin create something unique. It's a great way to stimulate his creativity.
In one game of truth or dare, my young cousin chose truth. I asked him what his favorite childhood memory was. He told this long story about a trip to the beach. He described how he built the biggest sandcastle ever and how excited he was when the waves didn't wash it away right away. It was really cute.
A great Christmas activity with your wife could be decorating the Christmas tree together. You can choose your favorite ornaments and reminisce about where you got them or what they mean to you. It's a really sweet and bonding experience.
Well, in Christmas stories, there are many fun facts. For example, the concept of Santa Claus has roots in different cultures. In some European traditions, there was a figure similar to Santa who brought gifts. The story of Rudolph the Red - Nosed Reindeer was created as a marketing gimmick for a department store but has become an iconic part of Christmas. And mistletoe was considered a magical plant in ancient times, and that's why we have the tradition of kissing under it during Christmas.
One of my Christmas memories is when I was a kid. We would always go to my grandparents' house on Christmas Eve. The whole family would gather around the fireplace, and my grandpa would read 'The Night Before Christmas'. The smell of the pine tree and the freshly baked cookies filled the air. It was such a warm and cozy time.
One Christmas, I was a little kid. I woke up early in the morning, the whole house filled with the smell of freshly baked cookies. I ran to the Christmas tree and saw a big box with my name on it. I ripped it open and found a beautiful doll. That doll became my best friend for years. It was a simple yet magical Christmas memory.
A fun Christmas story might have a family doing something out of the ordinary. Such as a family who instead of having a traditional Christmas dinner, they have a picnic on the snow. They bring hot chocolate in thermoses and sandwiches. And they build snowmen right there next to their picnic spot. There could also be children finding a hidden Santa's workshop in the woods and helping the elves for a day.