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From Ho-Hum, To Holiday Fun! Easy games and activities to add to your family holiday gatherings. By Kit Bennett, AmazingMoms.com  Many of us recall the holiday events and family gatherings of our youth, that seemed to last forever. Adults engaged in conversation that was over our heads, or we simply weren’t interested. Relatives asking us about school and our current activities. We found ourselves wishing we’d recorded the responses to spare us the repetition. Unless the occasion included gifts, to be honest, we were BORED STIFF! This holiday season, fill your house with fun, engaging activities that will delight kids and adults alike, encourage a playful spirit, and produce memorable moments for your children. I’ve provided a few simple ideas to get you started. “tweak” them to your family’s particular style. Don’t forget to enlist your kid’s help with the planning and preparations. 
Provide plain paper placemats from the party store; crayons, markers and stickers. Assign each guest to make a placemat for another guest.
Place a Scrabble board on a coffee table. Fill a bowl with the game
pieces (I suggest purchasing extras). Start with one theme related word such as “TURKEY” or “STOCKING”. Keep the board set-up for guests to add words throughout the day.
Encourage special interactions by placing a box, trunk or basket of
family photos and photo albums in a central location. Older relatives will share stories with the children and kids will gather to giggle at their funny looking parents.
Make a holiday collage using miscellaneous craft supplies, photos, glue,
magazines etc. Provide a large piece of poster board and place all of the items at card table, for use during the day.
Host a Spoons, Tiddly-Winks or Dominoes tournament. Winners earns a silly trophy to keep until next year. When the tournament is played again. Our family plays a roaring game of “Multiple Way Solitaire” at almost every gathering.
Purchase simple craft kits for making holiday decorations or ornaments.Be sure to purchase enough for everyone and to keep the age group and skills in mind. Order Craft Kits Here >> Related Links: Thanksgiving Fun Thanksgiving Crafts Christmas Crafts and Fun Amazingmoms Home Holiday Pages
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