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Holiday calendar: 31 festive activities
Here are 31 fun activities for the family this December. Download our printable calendar, and start counting down!
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Get into the spirit
With the holidays now upon us, there's so much to do to get ready. From tree-trimming and shopping to lighting up your menorah, December is a busy time.
To make the most of this festive month — and schedule in lots of happy family time — we've put together this handy activity calendar featuring 31 must-do activities!
Download our calendar here -
Saturday, December 1st
Bring out your advent calendars and deck the halls of your house!
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Sunday, December 2nd
Have a “crafternoon” making our winter wreath and holiday garland.
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Monday, December 3rd
Mail letters to Santa nice and early to ensure he has enough time to respond!
Click here for our "Letter to Santa" template -
Tuesday, December 4th
Start making (and freezing) those early batches of holiday cookies.
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Thursday, December 6th
Bake (and decorate!) some holiday gingerbread people.
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Friday, December 7th
Decorate the outside of your house and warm up afterwards with hot chocolate.
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Saturday, December 8th
Today marks the start of Hanukkah. Make some delicious mini potato latkes.
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Sunday, December 9th
Choose the perfect Christmas tree and decorate it!
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Monday, December 10th
Watch Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (CBC, 8 p.m. EST).
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Tuesday, December 11th
Stay on budget! Make sure you’re tracking all your holiday purchases.
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Wednesday, December 12th
After dinner, bundle up the family and go for a mini-hike.
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Thursday, December 13th
Watch Mickey's Christmas Carol (CBC, 8 p.m. EST).
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Friday, December 14th
Hop in the car or go for a walk and take a Christmas-light tour with your family.
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Saturday, December 15th
Get your kids feeling festive by making your own holiday wrapping paper by decorating recyclable craft paper.
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Sunday, December 16th
You don't have to go as far as putting up a sign, but take some “me time” today, even if just for an hour. Hanukkah ends at sunset.
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Monday, December 17th
Today is the cut-off for out-of-province holiday mail delivery.
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Tuesday, December 18th
Cozy up with a good book while the kids are watching The Santa Clause 2 (CBC, 8 p.m. EST).
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Wednesday, December 19th
Today is the cut-off for local holiday mail delivery.
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Thursday, December 20th
Have a screen-free evening. Read your family’s favourite holiday books.
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Friday, December 21st
"You'll shoot your eye out!" Watch A Christmas Story (CBC, 8 p.m. EST).
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Saturday, December 22nd
Schedule a date night with your partner before the holiday madness kicks in.
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Sunday, December 23rd
Take a deep breath (and avoid the mall!). The Christmas madness is about to begin!
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Monday, December 24th
Put on the Today’s Parent holiday playlist, hang up those stockings and listen for Santa’s sleigh.
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Tuesday, December 25th
Merry Christmas!
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Wednesday, December 26th
Boxing Day. Kwanzaa begins.
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Thursday, December 27th
Declare today National Pajama Day. Play games, watch movies and stay cozy in your PJs!
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Friday, December 28th
For those eager to get their house back to normal, set some time aside to start taking down Christmas décor.
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Saturday, December 29th
Find a local rink and go skating. Or, rent some ice time for your family and friends.
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Sunday, December 30th
Make your New Year’s resolution. Pregnant? Find a fancy party dress that fits! And make yourself one of our holiday mocktails.
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Monday, December 31st
Prepare to ring in 2013! Host a family-style NYE bash.
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Tuesday, January 1st
Happy New Year! Kwanzaa ends today.
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