Christmas Eve is one of the most exciting days of the year for children of all ages. As they count down the hours until Santa’s arrival, keep your little ones entertained with these fun activities that will make Christmas Eve truly magical.

Bake and Decorate Christmas Cookies

Get the kids involved in the kitchen by baking and decorating festive cookies together. Cut out gingerbread men, trees, stars, and other Christmas shapes. Let your children’s creativity run wild as they decorate with coloured icing, sprinkles, chocolate chips, and other sweet treats. Not only is this a fun activity, but it also creates a tasty Christmas Eve snack they can leave out for Santa.

Make Reindeer Food

This edible craft allows kids to get hands-on while making a special treat for Santa’s reindeer. Simply mix together porridge oats, edible glitter, and chopped dried fruit or chocolate chips. Spoon the reindeer food into clear plastic bags tied with ribbon. Help your children sprinkle the reindeer food outside on Christmas Eve to give Rudolph and his friends a tasty snack before their long journey. This is a fun activity if you are fostering children with an agency like Fosterplus. 

Enjoy Hot Chocolate and Christmas Stories

Curl up with your children and some cosy blankets on the sofa in front of the fire for a Christmas story time. Let them pick their favourite holiday books while you enjoy mugs of hot chocolate topped with marshmallows, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings. Reading classic tales like The Night Before Christmas and watching your children’s eyes light up with excitement is sure to get everyone in the Christmas spirit.

Make Handmade Christmas Cards

Get crafty with your kids by making homemade Christmas cards for family and friends. Provide construction paper, glitter, sequins, markers, glue, and any other craft supplies for them to create unique cards. You can use some of your foster allowance to buy festive craft supplies. Assist younger children in folding paper and gluing on decorations. Older kids can write special holiday messages inside. Mailing the cards they made themselves will mean a lot to the recipients.

Track Santa on Radar

Use a website like NORAD Tracks Santa or download a fun app to watch Santa make his journey around the world. Kids will love seeing the big man travel from home to home as he gets closer to your city. Have them make predictions about where Santa is headed next as you build excitement for his arrival.

Set Out Cookies and Milk for Santa

Leave out a special treat for St. Nick before the kids go to bed. Have them choose their favourite festive cookies and pour a cold glass of milk. Make sure they leave a thoughtful thank you note for Santa as well. Kids will dream of Santa enjoying the snack they left him!

With a bit of creativity and holiday cheer, you can make Christmas Eve unforgettable for your children. Set the stage for a magical Christmas morning by embracing the anticipation and spending quality time together.

Thank you for reading.

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