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The Holidays are Almost Here

Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, and Happy New Year

December 8, 2022

I can't believe we are 10 days away from Hanukkah and 17 days away from Christmas. 

I hope everyone takes the time to rest, restore and spend quality time with their families. 

Don't forget to visit our holiday guide here, toy drives, where to see Santa, and more.

If you celebrate Hanukkah, Chag urim sameach. 

If you are looking for activities, here are a couple of sites parents have been sharing with me these past weeks.

1. Chanukah Candles for Kids Jewish Moms and Crafters

2. Easy Hanukkah Craft: Make Your Own Gelt What We Do All Day

3. Free Hanukkah Printables Pack – 3 Dinosaurs

4. Easy Paper Plate Menorah – Nurture Store

5. Easy Hanukkah Dreidel Craft What We Do All Day

6. 8 Great Hanukkah Activities (pictured is a salt writing tray) – Fantastic Fun and Learning

7. Hanukkah Menorah Craft for Kids – Moms and Crafters

8. Masking Tape Menorah – Simple Play Ideas

If you celebrate Christmas, Merry Christmas.

If you are looking for activities, here are some of my favorite activities I've been with my daughter for nine years.

Day 24: Write a letter to Santa

Day 23: Christmas Doves

Day 22: Make Gingerbread Cookie Faces

Day 21: Upcycle Christmas Crafts

Day 20: Christmas Crossword

Day 19: Tree Sandwiches

Day 18: Stick Decorations

If you celebrate Kwanzaa, Heri za Kwanzaa!

If you are looking for activities, here are some of my favorite activities. I've been with my daughter for nine years.

Weave a Kwanzaa Mkeka Mat

Make a Kwanzaa Kinara

Play Kwanzaa Bingo

Read a Favorite Kwanzaa Story

Make a Handmade Card

Make a Custom Unity Cup