How to make Christmas Eve special for kids
Christmas Eve is viewed dif ferently by different people, even those who live under the same Santa ready roof. Adults may see Christmas Eve as crunch time when they must prepare food for the next day or set up presents for their children to open in the morning. Children, on the other hand, are focused on Santa’s visit and little else.
3arents naturally want to make Christmastime as special as possible for their children, and that may involve ensuring that Christmas Eve is just as memo rable as Christmas Day. The fol lowing are some ways to impart more magic into Christmas Eve celebrations.
Attend Mass at midnight 3racticing Christians cel ebrate the birth of -esus Christ on Christmas. On Christmas Eve, churches often hold celebrations that may include late evening or midnight masses that celebrate the birth of Christ when the cal endar switches over to December
. While it does make for a late night, it can be thought provok ing for kids and a unique experi ence unlike any other.
%ake fresh cookies Children like to leave out a plate of cookies and a glass of milk for Santa. That makes Christmas Eve a perfect time to whip up a fresh batch of cookies. Explore different recipes to come up with a unique offering each year.
5ead a Christmas story Watching television or look ing at a tablet or mobile phone before bed can be too stimulat ing when it’s time for children to wind down for bed. Choose a holiday tale or tales that can be read as a Christmas Eve bed time story. 5eciting the poem 9isit from St. Nicholas µtwas the Night %efore Christmas’ is a great way to set the Christmas Eve mood.
Make a batch of ³reindeer dust´
Why should Santa’s reindeer be left out when it comes to re ceiving treats" 5eindeer dust, made from a combination of oat meal, rice cereal, dried fruits, and glitter if desired , is purported to attract Santa’s reindeer and pro vide them a nibble at the same time. 3lus, it’s generally safe for other animals in the yard to eat. *o caroling
Caroling may not be the norm, but some families may want to revive it. Close knit communities can organize family centric car oling opportunities and roam the cul de sacs and other pedestrian friendly areas singing popular songs.
Christmas Eve is a great time to embrace various traditions that help to make the season even more special.