- Make a holiday wreath – these are fun and festive
- Decorate and fill stockings – try this cute stocking kit
- Make pomanders with oranges and cloves – like this
- Decorate the house – here are some fun ideas and these mini hat ornaments are adorable and easy to make
- Prompt kids to ask about “the olden days” so they can learn about their grandparent’s youth
- Play simple card games or board games
- Enjoy listening to your older adult’s favorite tunes
- Sing holiday songs together – try these holiday classics
- Have a family movie night with popcorn, extra pillows, and warm blankets to cuddle under
- Have a relaxed chat over tea or coffee
- Bake cookies – try these delicious, easy-to-make gingerbread cookies
- Cook or prepare favorite holiday foods together
- Have a gift wrap party – don’t worry if things aren’t perfectly wrapped, it’s the fun that counts!
- Get your older adult’s help with holiday cards – writing, addressing, or sealing envelopes
- Ask for their opinions or ideas while you’re shopping online for gifts
5 activities for going out
- Stroll around the mall and admire the holiday decorations – go early to avoid the crowds
- Take a family walk around the neighborhood or through a local park
- Enjoy a delicious meal at a favorite restaurant
- Watch a feel-good holiday movie or fun comedy in the theater
- Take in a local play or musical
