December is here, bringing twinkling lights, cozy nights, and the chance to make magical memories with family and friends. Whether you’re a fan of festive traditions or looking for new ways to make the month special, we’ve got 12 ideas that will turn your December into an unforgettable adventure!
1. Host a Holiday Game Night
Turn your living room into a winter wonderland and bring out board games or festive trivia. Try a themed game like “Christmas Charades” or “Holiday Pictionary” for laughs all around.
2. DIY Ornament Party
Gather simple craft supplies and let everyone create their own ornaments. Bonus points for a quirky or silly theme—think “most ridiculous ornament wins!”
3. Winter Scavenger Hunt
Set up a scavenger hunt around your home or yard. Include clues like “Find something that jingles” or “Spot the hidden candy cane.” Kids (and adults!) will love the adventure.
4. Movie Marathon Night
Pick a series of favorite holiday movies, snuggle under blankets, and enjoy popcorn and hot cocoa. For extra fun, make it a “holiday movie bingo” where players mark off festive tropes like “snowball fight” or “Santa sighting.”
5. Gingerbread House Contest
Forget the perfect houses—encourage creativity, wackiness, and edible chaos. Offer small prizes for the funniest, most colorful, or most ambitious designs.
6. Secret Gift Swap
Organize a Secret Santa or “White Elephant” gift exchange. Set quirky rules like gifts must be handmade, or under $5, to keep it exciting and inclusive.
7. Decorate with a Twist
Host a mini decorating challenge. Can your family or friends deck out a room using only blue and gold? Or make an “ugly sweater tree” instead of a traditional one?
8. Winter Walk Adventure
Bundle up and take a neighborhood walk to admire holiday lights. Turn it into a game: who can spot the most creatively decorated house?
9. Holiday Bake-Off
Bake cookies, cupcakes, or other treats together. Let everyone design their own festive masterpiece and vote on categories like “most creative” or “most festive flavor.”
10. Create a December Memory Jar
Each day, write down a fun memory, accomplishment, or happy moment and add it to a jar. Read them all on New Year’s Eve to celebrate the month’s highlights.
11. Give Back Together
Volunteer, donate toys, or make care packages for those in need. Doing something kind is a meaningful way to create lasting holiday memories.
12. DIY Holiday Photo Shoot
Set up a fun photo booth with props like Santa hats, reindeer antlers, or fake snow. Capture silly family moments to remember for years to come.
Make This December Truly Magical
The holidays are the perfect excuse to try new traditions, laugh together, and make memories that last. Pick a few ideas from this list—or try all twelve—and watch as your December becomes a month full of joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments!
