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28 November 2025
As a parent, we want to make Christmas magical for children, giving them experiences they’ll remember when they are older. However, it can quickly become overwhelming thinking of ideas. If you want inspiration on how to make Christmas special for kids, this guide is full of ideas.
These simple traditions, fun activities, and unforgettable days out will help you occupy the kids from the beginning of the festive period through to Christmas Day.
The magic of Christmas doesn’t need to transcend from big gestures. Start with getting the Christmas tree and decorations up. Put some Christmas music on, get a round of hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows and start decorating. Make it an experience. Then build excitement every day with an advent calendar filled with treats, festive activities, or notes of kindness. Kids love the ritual of opening something new each morning.
Encourage children to write their lists, then surprise them with a magical letter back from Santa. Add Santa’s “official” signature, snowy glitter, or a wax seal for extra charm. Then from 1st December, you can track Santa using NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) or Google’s Santa Tracker. A fun way of building their imagination in the lead up to the big day.
One of the most magical ways to make Christmas special for kids is through a festive family day out, offering holiday themed experiences that everyone can enjoy together. From meeting Father Christmas and exploring twinkling winter wonderlands to immersive festive shows and interactive activities, there’s something for all ages. Grandparents, cousins, and siblings can join in the fun, creating joyful moments that bring the whole family closer and memories that will last long after the festive season.
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Fill a box with cosy Christmas Eve treats like:
This makes Christmas Eve feel extra magical.
Teaching children the story of Christmas can be a magical and meaningful part of the season. From reading classic nativity tales to acting out the story with costumes and homemade props, kids can connect with the spirit of giving, love, and hope in a hands-on way. Visiting nativity shows can also bring the story to life, helping children understand its history and significance while creating special memories with the whole family. By combining learning with interactive fun, the story of Christmas becomes more than just words, it becomes a shared experience that inspires wonder and reflection for years to come.
Baking together isn’t just about the treats – it’s about the laughter, the flour-covered noses, and the sweet moments shared along the way. Whether it’s gingerbread shapes or simple sugar cookies, it’s the togetherness that makes it magical.
On Christmas Eve, let kids sprinkle “reindeer food” across the garden – a fun mix of oats and biodegradable glitter that twinkles under the moonlight. Explain that it’s a special treat to guide Santa’s reindeer to your home, and watch as little faces light up with excitement and wonder. You can make it extra special by letting children decorate small bags or jars for the mix, adding cinnamon, sprinkles, or even a tiny note to Santa. This simple tradition not only heightens their imagination but also turns the night before Christmas into an enchanting, hands-on experience the whole family can enjoy together.
Kick off December with a whimsical Christmas-themed breakfast – candy cane fruit, snowman marshmallows, and fun festive table décor. It’s simple to create and so memorable.
A festive scavenger hunt is a fun and interactive way to get kids excited about Christmas while encouraging creativity and teamwork. Hide festive-themed items around the house or garden like candy canes, mini ornaments, or pieces of a craft project and give children clues or a list to find them. Once they’ve collected all the items, they can use them for a special activity, such as decorating a tree, making a festive craft, or creating their own Christmas scene. Involving the whole family including grandparents, cousins, and siblings turns the hunt into a shared adventure full of discovery, and magical holiday memories.
Homemade ornaments become treasured keepsakes that capture the spirit of each festive season. Whether crafted from clay, paper, felt, or even recycled materials, each ornament will be a collection of memories. As the years go by, kids can look back at their creations and feel proud of their growing collection. Decorating the tree with these personalised ornaments transforms it into a gallery of memories, where each sparkling decoration holds a story, making Christmas feel even more magical and meaningful.
Make it an event with:
Let kids choose the film and enjoy a truly magical evening together.
Christmas magic doesn’t only come from receiving. Teach children to share kindness by:
These moments of giving often become the most meaningful traditions of all.
If you’re looking for how to make Christmas magical for kids, remember it’s the shared experiences that matter most. Whether at home or during a special festive day out like our Enchanted Christmas Kingdom, these moments become the memories your family will treasure long past the festive season.
