Christmas Links, Resources & Activities

Christmas

Links verified 11/30/2024

1. 10 Sensory Christmas Activities for Children who are Blind.
Click Image to Enlarge		There are so many ways to engage all kids, including those with visual impairments or other disabilities  SEE MORE
2. 30 Awesome Christmas Games for Kids.
Click Image to Enlarge		Whether you're hosting your child's classroom party, having your family over for the holidays or just looking for some winter boredom busters, you and your family will love these games for kids of all ages  SEE MORE
3. A Visit from St. Nicholas.
Click Image to Enlarge		Read the poem, The Night Before Christmas - A Visit from St. Nicholas, by Clement Clarke Moore.  SEE MORE
4. Activity Village's Christmas Activities.
Click Image to Enlarge		Christmas Activities at Activity Village - hundreds of free Christmas activities for kids  SEE MORE
5. Activity Village's Christmas Party Games.
Click Image to Enlarge		Help your Christmas party go off with a bang! Whether you are holding a party for children only, or looking for ideas for a mixed-age family gathering, you'll find appropriate game ideas here.  SEE MORE
6. Adopt an Elf Buddy.
Click Image to Enlarge		You can have as many as you like. And you can even print out their pictures. Warning: this site makes it hard to use the Back button. Tip: right-click the back button. SEE MORE
7. Build a Snowman!
Click Image to Enlarge		Use your mouse to drag the pieces onto the snowman. See how many different kinds of snowmen you can make!  SEE MORE
8. Christmas Activities for Kids to Keep Those Little Hands Occupied Until Santa Arrives.
Click Image to Enlarge		Keep those little ones occupied and make the season even more magical for them with these round up of Christmas activities for kids, which includes a festive card game to play on family game night, a 3D nativity scene that kids can assemble solo, a simple snowflake paper craft and many more ideas to entertain your kids at Christmas and make the holiday extra special.  SEE MORE
9. Christmas Celebrations and Customs.
Click Image to Enlarge		Find out about Christmas celebrations and customs in other parts of the world.  SEE MORE
10. Christmas Coloring Pages.
Click Image to Enlarge		35 unique coloring pages that both kids and adults can enjoy;winter scenes filled with penguins, snowmen, cute gingerbread men, Christmas trees, and more. SEE MORE
11. Christmas Games and Activities.
Click Image to Enlarge		This site from Topmarks has 13 interactive games. SEE MORE
12. Christmas Games.
Click Image to Enlarge		This site has HTML5 and Java script Christmas games for a variety of devices. SEE MORE
13. Christmas Lights.
Click Image to Enlarge		It's time to put up the Christmas lights! Click and drag the mouse to hang lights on the house. This is a fun Christmas activity for children of all ages.  SEE MORE
14. Christmas Popsicle Stick Crafts to Make with Preschoolers.
Click Image to Enlarge		The holidays just don’t seem complete without doing some good old fashioned crafting. And Christmas popsicle stick crafts are a classic holiday tradition!  SEE MORE
15. Christmas STEM Activities To Celebrate And Learn.
Click Image to Enlarge		Christmas is coming and the kids are getting EXCITED! To keep them focused and motivated young scientists during this crazy time of year, I’ve put together 24 days of Christmas STEM Activities. It’s kind of like a STEM Advent Calendar of learning! SEE MORE
16. Christmas Tic Tac Toe Game.
Click Image to Enlarge		Play the computer in another Christmas Tic Tac Toe game . Instead of "X" and "O", you're playing with Santa and a Christmas tree. You get to choose whether you would like to go first or whether the computer goes first. SEE MORE
17. Christmas Traditions, Customs and Christmas History
Click Image to Enlarge		Find out about the history of Christmas Customs and Christmas Traditions. How many Traditions and Customs started and how they are celebrated. The history behind Christmas! SEE MORE
18. Christmas Winter Crafts and Children's Activities.
Click Image to Enlarge		From DLTK's Christmas crafts and activities for Kids  SEE MORE
19. Countdown to Christmas.
Click Image to Enlarge		Starting December 1 this site has a countdown to Christmas with holiday crafts, activities and gift ideas SEE MORE
20. DIY Christmas Cracker Fillings.
Click Image to Enlarge		This engaging activity encourages secondary school students to get creative and craft a Christmas cracker. By adding their own fillings, students can personalize the surprises inside for their family members. SEE MORE
21. DIY Christmas Ornaments to Make With Kids.
Click Image to Enlarge		Want to add a personal touch to your Christmas decorations? These DIY ornaments are a cinch to make, and they'll get kids excited about trimming the tree.  SEE MORE
22. Easy and Festive Candy Cane Slime Recipe for Christmas.
Click Image to Enlarge		Learn how to make this super easy candy cane slime recipe that is quite the show stopper! SEE MORE
23. Fun Christmas Games for Kids.
Click Image to Enlarge		These yuletide activities are just as easy to make as they are to play. Whether you want to create your own Christmas-themed tic-tac-toe out of a burlap sack, an adorable gingerbread piñata with crepe paper, or a Christmas tree bowling game using recycled soda bottles, these ideas definitely aren't short on creativity. SEE MORE
24. Google Santa Tracker.
Click Image to Enlarge		Use this Google Santa Tracker to follow Santa Claus on Google Maps as he makes his journey around the world. SEE MORE
25. Have you been naughty or nice?
Click Image to Enlarge		Go Ask Santa for an instant report of what he has written about you on his Naughty or Nice List. Warning: very young children might not understand that this is just for fun. SEE MORE
26. How to Make Easy & Cheap DIY Snow Globes.
Click Image to Enlarge		From SwankyDen.com you can enjoy making these cheap & easy DIY snow globes for gifts or just to add to your holiday decor. SEE MORE
27. Make a Christmas Tree.
Click Image to Enlarge		Celebrate the holiday season with ABCya's Make a Christmas Tree! Choose from dozens of fun Christmas tree decorations such as garlands, lights, ornaments and tree toppers to design your very own holiday creation. SEE MORE
28. Mrs.Claus's Kitchen.
Click Image to Enlarge		Go to Mrs. Claus's kitchen. She has the most creative recipes this side of the Big Dipper. SEE MORE
29. Official NORAD Santa Tracker.
Click Image to Enlarge		For 60 years, NORAD and its predecessor, the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) have tracked Santa's flight. Follow Santa as he makes his magical journey around the world. SEE MORE
30. Primary Christmas Games.
Click Image to Enlarge		Primary Games has a large collection of holiday games, crafts, coloring pages, postcards and stationery.  SEE MORE
31. Santa Claus and Village News.
Click Image to Enlarge		Get daily updates on Santa Claus and Village news during December! You can keep up with all the fun each day from December 1st to Christmas day by clicking on number for that day's date.  SEE MORE
32. Santa Tracker & Webcam.
Click Image to Enlarge		See Santa Claus live at the North Pole on Santa's Webcam! Track Santa Claus every minute of every day & especially on Christmas Eve! That's when the Santa Tracker becomes the Santa Snooper with live Santa updates, video, texting and more! SEE MORE
33. Santa's Crossword Puzzles.
Click Image to Enlarge		Choose from seven different crossword puzzles.  SEE MORE
34. Santa's Official News Source.
Click Image to Enlarge		A very happy group of elves is ready to keep you updated from Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day. Please come back every day to read reports from Elvin Elf, Eugene Elf and Jiller Elf. AND to find out how Rudolph and the rest of the reindeer prepare for Christmas Eve, Sports Reporter Timbo Elf will keep you updated on all of the Reindeer Games. SEE MORE
35. Santa's Post Office.
Click Image to Enlarge		Here at the Santa's Post Office, Bernard Elf will send you a Secret Passcode to check your very own mailbox at the North Pole. Send an email to Santa himself, pick up his reply and keep your Christmas Wish List updated!  SEE MORE
36. Santa's Toy Workshop.
Click Image to Enlarge		Go to Santa's Toy Workshop to see the world's most advanced Toy making machine, the Magnetic Kinetic Toy Hulla-Ballu. Warning: this site makes it hard to use the Back button.  SEE MORE
37. Super Santa Jr.
Click Image to Enlarge		A simple and fun game for younger children! Simply click with the mouse to keep the Santa flying. Avoid hitting the ground and fly between the candy canes. Collect as many presents as you can! SEE MORE
38. The Elves' Game Chest.
Click Image to Enlarge		Enjoy the Santa’s Secret Village custom games, simply click on any of the 11 graphics. SEE MORE
39. U S Postal Service On-line Zip Code Locator.
Click Image to Enlarge		Oh no! It is time to mail those Christmas cards or packages and you don't know Grandma Suzie's zip code! No problem, just ask the U S Postal Service on-line zip code locator. SEE MORE
40. Welcome to Santa Claus Elf School.
Click Image to Enlarge		Santa invites you to become an Honorary Elf and earn your very own Honorary Elf Diplomas with your name on them! You can get an Honorary Elf Diploma for each of the 12 games in Elf School. SEE MORE
41. Write a Letter to Santa.
Click Image to Enlarge		Ho ho ho! Let ABCya get you in the holiday spirit with their Write a Letter to Santa activity! By providing answers to writing prompts, children will be able to create a personalized and printable letter to St. Nick. With Write a Letter to Santa, kids focus on content while they take care of formatting.  SEE MORE
42. Yes, Virginia.
Click Image to Enlarge		From the Editorial Page of The New York Sun, written by Francis P. Church, September 21, 1897  SEE MORE