xmas activities for kids

Head off to one of the Ice Skating venues located round the country and enjoy some ice skating. Many of them have special kiddie rinks and penguins to hold onto if your child is new to ice skating.

Heres a quick and easy paper plate penguin mask craft for little kids. All you need are 2 paper plates, yellow card or paper, Glue, Scissors and Elastic.

See how many Christmas Carols you can remember the words to and enjoy some carolling together.

Christmas time is all about snuggling up in front of a cosy fire and watching a festive movie. Heres 39 Great Family Christmas Movies, as picked by Mykidstime parents.

Have fun making some Christmas Cookies together. Try these white chocolate & cranberry cookies, or more festive ideas in our 15 Easy Christmas Recipes.

Settle down in front of the laptop or iPad and watch one of the best Christmas films, the wonderful The Snowman animated film.

Make a special trip to see Santa. Check out our Santa Visits page for Santas Grotto near you.

Here are 10 great gift suggestions for your childs teacher, creche or scout leader.

Use stamps, glitter, paints and create a special set of Christmas cards to send or give to their cousins.

Make an orange pomander studded with scented cloves as a special gift for Nanny or Grandma.