How to Host a Santa-Themed Day at Home

1. Set Up a Santa Letter-Writing Station Kick off your Santa-themed day by helping your kids craft heartfelt letters to the big guy himself.

Supplies Needed:Stationery or printable Santa letter templates Markers, crayons, or pens Stickers and holiday stamps

Instructions:Set up a small table with all the supplies. Encourage your kids to share their Christmas wishes, favorite memories, and even questions for Santa. Once finished, “mail” the letters in a decorated box or bag.

2. DIY Santa Hats Add a crafty touch with personalized Santa hats that your kids can wear all season long.Supplies Needed:Plain red hats or felt fabric White faux fur trim or cotton balls Fabric glue or a hot glue gun Glitter, sequins, and other embellishments

Instructions:Let your kids decorate their hats with unique designs. Glue on the white trim, add their names with glitter glue, and finish with festive touches.

3. Bake Cookies for Santa No Santa-themed day is complete without some cookie baking!

Supplies Needed:Sugar cookie dough (store-bought or homemade) Holiday cookie cutters (Santa, stars, trees) Icing and sprinkles

Instructions:Roll out the dough and let the kids cut out shapes. Bake the cookies and have a decorating station ready with colorful icing and sprinkles. Don’t forget to save a few cookies for Santa!

4. Watch Christmas Classics Take a break from the activities and cozy up with some holiday movies.

Recommended Movies:

The Santa Clause

Elf

Polar Express

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Prepare some hot cocoa and enjoy the magic on screen together.

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5. Host a Holiday Photoshoot Capture the fun with a festive holiday photoshoot at home. We truly believe you can never have enough Holiday Photos.

Supplies Needed:Santa-themed props (beard, hats, reindeer antlers) A festive backdrop (a decorated tree, string lights, or wrapping paper) Your smartphone or camera

Instructions:Dress everyone up in their best Christmas outfits or PJs, strike a pose, and snap away! Share the joy with friends and family, or print the photos as keepsakes.

6. End the Day with Santa Coloring Fun Wrap up your Santa-themed day with a relaxing coloring session using our free 2024 Santa Coloring Book.

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Download our 12-page coloring book to enjoy creative designs featuring Santa and his holiday adventures. It’s our special gift to you!Final Thoughts Hosting a Santa-themed day at home is a wonderful way to create lasting memories. From baking cookies to capturing magical photos, these activities will keep the holiday spirit alive and thriving in your home.Make sure to share your Santa Encounter photos and tag us for a chance to be featured on our blog! Happy Holidays!

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