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Holiday activity and planning guide

The countdown to the holiday season is a busy time of year for everyone — especially parents! Let us make it easier on you with this handy calendar of activities and tasks so you can stay on track throughout the month of December

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Originally published on TodaysParent.com November 29, 2011

Click here for a printable PDF of our calendar!

Thursday, December 1st: Bring out your advent calendars and deck the halls of your house. Let the holiday countdown begin!

Friday, December 2nd: Mail letters to Santa nice and early to ensure he has enough time to respond!

Saturday, December 3rd: Have a “crafternoon” for a good cause with these homemade charitable gift ideas.

Sunday, December 4th: Decorate the outside of your house and warm up afterwards with hot chocolate while watching Elf at 8 p.m. ET on CBC television.

Monday, December 5th: Find a local toy drive and make a holiday donation! (Or create your own, like Todaysparent.com managing editor Nadine Silverthorne!)

Tuesday, December 6th: Bake (and decorate!) some holiday gingerbread people.

Wednesday, December 7th: Finalize your Christmas lists (and check them twice!).

Thursday, December 8th: Don’t stress. Here are 5 ways to make this holiday season the best yet!

Friday, December 9th: Getting a real Christmas tree? Pick one today! Be sure to let the boughs fall overnight.

Saturday, December 10th: Time to decorate the tree! Make tree-trimming tasty with these delicious cookie ornaments.

Next: December 11th - 21st>

What do you think?

  • Guest_158847 says ....

    Busy month.

    • 9 December 2011