This printable is ideal for toddlers, preschoolers, early years classrooms, Christmas parties, and festive family afternoons at home. Best of all, it’s completely free to download.

What’s Included in the Free Build a Christmas Tree Printable

The full pack contains five different tree templates, each with a unique set of cute Kawaii-style decorations that children can cut out and stick. Every page includes:

• A large Christmas tree outline topped with a star
• A selection of festive decorations along the bottom to colour and cut out
• Simple, child-friendly shapes perfect for developing fine motor skills

Inside the PDF (pages 1–5), you’ll find decorations such as:

• Presents, baubles, candy canes, stockings, stars and bells
• Snowflakes, Santa hats, nutcrackers, a gingerbread character and even a snow globe

Each page features slightly different ornaments, so children can mix and match or create multiple trees.

How to Use the Build a Christmas Tree Craft

This Christmas craft couldn’t be simpler:

1. Download and print the free PDF (A4/US Letter friendly).
2. Colour in the tree and decorations.
3. Cut out the ornaments using scissors.
4. Glue them onto the tree wherever your child likes!

Tip: For extra durability, print on cardstock or laminate the tree and use Velcro dots to make a reusable activity.

Why This Craft Is Great for Kids

This printable supports several early-years skills while still feeling like festive fun:

• Fine motor skills – cutting and gluing
• Creativity – decorating their own tree
• Colour recognition – experimenting with different festive colours
• Independence – children decide where each ornament goes

It’s also perfect for calm holiday moments when you need a quiet activity.

Ideas for Using the Christmas Tree Printable

Here are a few fun ways to make the most of the craft:

• Turn the finished trees into Christmas cards
• Use them as classroom door displays or festive bulletin boards
• Create a counting activity: “How many ornaments can you add?”
• Make a family tree decorating competition
• Use as part of a Christmas activity pack

Download Your Free Build a Christmas Tree Printable

Click below to download the full PDF containing all five pages:

These printables are offered for your non-commercial personal use only. Mass-production of this printable is not permitted, even for non-profit purposes. Please do not upload Build a Christmas Tree – Free Printable Craft for Kids to other sites – instead, if you want to let people know about these freebies, post a link to this page. Pinning is okay as long as the pin links back to this page. Thanks!

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It’s a simple, low-cost craft night that works for all ages, and at the end of the evening, you’ll have a collection of beautiful, personalised mugs ready to wrap and gift — perfect for teachers, neighbours, grandparents, or Secret Santa swaps.

So gather your friends, pop on some Christmas tunes, and let’s paint some festive magic!

What You’ll Need for a DIY Holiday Mug Painting Night

Hosting a mug-painting evening is easy — and once you’ve set up a little crafting station, the creativity flows naturally. Here’s everything you need:

Materials & Tools

• Plain ceramic mugs (white works best for painting)
• Porcelain paint pens or specialist ceramic paints
• Fine paintbrushes (optional, for detail work)
• Masking tape or washi tape (to secure stencils)
• Cotton pads and rubbing alcohol (for cleaning surfaces)

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Top Tip: Budget-friendly plain mugs can be found in multipacks at homeware stores or online — look for smooth, matte finishes for the best painting results.

Festive Mug Painting Ideas to Try

The beauty of mug painting is that anyone can do it — no art degree required! Simple, seasonal designs look just as beautiful as intricate ones. Here are some ideas to inspire your guests:

Classic Christmas Motifs

• Snowflakes, holly leaves, or baubles
• Christmas trees or reindeer silhouettes
• Stars and candy canes

Personalised Touches

• Add names, initials, or monograms
• Write “Merry Christmas,” “Hot Cocoa Time,” or a favourite festive quote
• Add a special date or short message on the base of the mug

Creative Ideas

• Create a “his & hers” mug set for couples
• Make a matching family set with everyone’s name
• Add a simple thumbprint robin (like this design) for a sweet kid-friendly option

Tip: Use masking tape to block off straight lines for colour blocking or geometric shapes. Metallic paint pens also add a beautiful festive shine.

How to Set Your Painted Mugs for Durability

To make sure your painted mugs last (and are dishwasher-safe), it’s important to bake them to set the paint. Here’s how:

1. Let the paint dry: Allow the designs to air-dry for 24 hours after painting.
2. Place in a cold oven: Put the mugs on a baking tray in a cold oven to prevent cracking.
3. Bake: Heat the oven to 160°C (320°F) and bake for 30 minutes.
4. Cool inside the oven: Turn off the heat and let the mugs cool completely before removing.

Once baked, the paint bonds with the ceramic, making your creations durable enough for daily use.

Hosting Tips for a Successful Mug Painting Night

• Set the scene: Play Christmas music, serve hot chocolate, and light a few candles.
• Pre-clean mugs: Wipe them with rubbing alcohol before painting so the paint adheres properly.
• Offer stencil choices: Have a mix of designs available for guests to trace or freestyle.
• Add gift packaging: Provide gift tags, cellophane bags, or kraft boxes so guests can package their mugs as gifts before they leave.

This kind of craft night is perfect for friends, family gatherings, kids’ sleepovers, or even as a festive team activity.

The Perfect Handmade Christmas Gift

There’s nothing quite like receiving a handmade gift — and a painted mug is both thoughtful and practical. Pair your custom mug with a sachet of hot chocolate, a tea sampler, or some homemade biscuits for an extra-special present.

This printable craft is easy to set up, mess-free, and comes with a variety of candle designs to suit every child’s creativity.

What’s Included in the Free Printable

Inside the printable pack, you’ll find multiple candle templates designed to be coloured, cut out and turned into free-standing decorations. Each sheet includes:

• Festive candle outlines
• A flame illustration
• Gorgeous patterns such as snowflakes, stripes, foliage and more (as shown on page 8 of the PDF  )
• Fold lines and glue tabs clearly marked (visible throughout pages 1–8 with instructions like “fold”, “glue”, and “bend to form an arc”  )

The children simply colour their chosen candle, cut along the edges, fold along the dashed lines, curve the shape to form the candle, and glue the tabs to secure. The flame piece slots into complete the 3D effect.

How to Make the 3D Christmas Candles

This craft has been designed to be as simple as possible for little makers. Here’s how it works:

1. Print the templates onto white cardstock for sturdier candles.
2. Colour in the candle designs using crayons, pencils or felt tips.
3. Cut around the candle shape and flame.
4. Fold along the dashed lines (marked “fold” on each candle page).
5. Curve the base where it says “bend to form an arc” (as seen at the bottom of templates on page 8  ).
6. Glue the tabs to form a round candle.
7. Attach the flame to the top.

In minutes, you’ll have a set of adorable Christmas candles ready to display!

Why You’ll Love This Christmas Craft

• Perfect for home learning and classrooms – supports fine motor skills.
• Zero prep for adults – just print and go.
• A lovely calm craft during the busy festive season.
• Endless creativity – children can add glitter, stickers or their own patterns.
• Beautiful decorations for windows, bookshelves, tables and more.

Display Ideas

Once your candles are made, try:

• Arranging them as part of a DIY festive centrepiece
• Setting them up on a Christmas village display
• Using them for a Nativity or Advent activity
• Creating a winter scene on the windowsill
• Making a classroom holiday display with a whole forest of candles

They also make wonderful keepsakes for grandparents or festive cards if glued flat onto folded cardstock.

Download Your Free Christmas Candle 3D Colouring Pages

Click below to download the full printable pack and start crafting today:

These printables are offered for your non-commercial personal use only. Mass-production of this printable is not permitted, even for non-profit purposes. Please do not upload the Free Christmas Candle 3D Colouring Pages Printables to other sites – instead, if you want to let people know about these freebies, post a link to this page. Pinning is okay as long as the pin links back to this page. Thanks!

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These designs include festive patterns such as snowflakes, stripes and foliage (see page 8 of the PDF for detailed pattern examples) alongside clear fold and glue instructions found across pages 1–8, making the craft child-friendly and frustration-free.

To make things even easier, we’ve added a FREE 7-page Houses Printable featuring beautifully illustrated fold-out buildings you can colour, cut, and assemble into your own village. These pages include a mix of cosy homes, shops, a bakery, and charming festive details—each with clear fold and paste guides (see pages 1–7 of the printable).

Materials You’ll Need

• Cardboard – Recycled corrugated boxes for the structure; cereal boxes for smaller decorative elements.
• Craft knife & cutting mat – A sharp blade and metal ruler keep edges crisp.
• Adhesives – Tacky glue or a low-temperature glue gun.
• Paint or markers – Matte acrylics, colouring pencils, markers or paints for custom designs. Add glitter or faux snow for sparkle.
• LED tea lights – Safe, battery-powered lights to make your village glow.
• Other useful supplies – Pencil, ruler, cutting board, tissue or vellum for windows, cotton “snow,” and festive mini décor.
• Your FREE Houses Printable (7 Pages) – Colour, fold, and glue the illustrated houses to build a ready-to-go village base.

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Plan Your Village

Start by measuring your mantel or shelf so you know how much space you have. Decide how many buildings you want and whether your village will be:

• A row of houses
• A tiered display using risers
• A mini town arranged on a tray or console table

Use inspiration from historic towns, gingerbread houses, or your own neighbourhood.

Tip: Mix hand-built cardboard houses with our pre-designed printable houses for a varied, charming look.

Using the FREE Houses Printable

Your printable includes seven pages of beautifully illustrated festive houses and shops, each with:

• Clear FOLD and PASTE markers
• Double house spreads for creating front and back covers
• Gingerbread-style cottages, shops, and a bakery
• Decorative details like wreaths, garlands, lampposts, and snowy rooflines

Print the pages on standard paper or thin cardstock, colour them in, and follow the fold lines to assemble. These houses work beautifully on their own or can be glued onto cardboard to make them sturdier.

The printable pages (1–7) show all the buildings and fold lines needed to create a standing village strip—perfect for kids or for quick seasonal décor projects. 

Step-By-Step: Building Your Cardboard Christmas Village

1. Trace & Cut

If you’re making additional cardboard houses, sketch simple shapes or use the printable templates as inspiration. Transfer designs to cardboard and cut carefully.

2. Score Fold Lines

Use the back of your craft knife or a scoring tool to create clean corners.

3. Assemble Structures

Glue tabs to form each house. Attach the roofs last, reinforcing the inside seams.

4. Add Windows

Cut window openings or glue vellum/tissue behind them for a frosted glow. This works especially well with the printable houses if you want to backlight them.

5. Decorate

Paint or colour your houses, add glitter to roofs, draw details with markers, or glue on tiny wreaths and cotton snow.

6. Illuminate

Place LED tea lights behind or inside your buildings. The printable houses look especially magical when backlit.

Customising Your Village

• Recreate houses from your own street.
• Turn the printable buildings into a fold-out storybook village for children.
• Add characters, lampposts, tiny trees or a miniature car (like the one on page 3 of the printable)  .
• Mix matte or metallic paints for variation.
• Let kids design and colour their own houses on the printable pages.

Styling Your Display

Arrange your houses along a mantel, shelf or windowsill:

• Place smaller houses at the front and taller ones at the back.
• Use box risers covered in greenery or fabric for height.
• Add bottle-brush trees, mini figures, or fairy lights.
• Hide LED tea light bases under cotton wool “snow.”
• In small spaces, cluster your printable village on a tray for an instant centrepiece.

The printable fold-out format lets you create a scene that stands on its own, while the sturdier cardboard houses can be mixed in for dimension.

Storing for Next Year

• Allow everything to dry fully.
• Wrap individual houses in tissue or bubble wrap.
• Store flat printable houses in a labelled envelope to prevent creases.
• Keep all buildings in a dry, clearly labelled box.

Download your free Christmas Village Printables

These printables are offered for your non-commercial personal use only. Mass-production of this printable Christmas village is not permitted, even for non-profit purposes. Please do not upload the Christmas Village Houses Printables to other sites – instead, if you want to let people know about these freebies, post a link to this page. Pinning is okay as long as the pin links back to this page. Thanks!

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Final Thoughts

Creating a cardboard Christmas village is a wonderfully affordable, eco-friendly craft that brings festive warmth to any home. Whether you build houses from scratch, use our free 7-page printable, or combine both, you’ll end up with a charming Christmas scene to enjoy year after year.

Happy crafting—and enjoy your printable village!

This printable, colour-cut-and-paste craft is fun, engaging, and incredibly easy to set up. Kids can colour their ornaments, cut them out, and flip one each day to reveal a simple act of kindness. It’s a hands-on activity that sparks conversations about giving back and helps bring the true spirit of the season into your home.

You can download the full 3-page PDF below and start your kindness countdown today! 

What Is a Kindness Advent Calendar?

A Kindness Advent Calendar is a special way to celebrate the days leading up to Christmas by encouraging children (and grown-ups!) to perform small acts of kindness each day. Instead of receiving something, kids give something—a smile, a helping hand, a thoughtful gesture.

It’s a beautiful tradition that brings warmth to the holiday season and teaches kids that kindness doesn’t have to be big or expensive to make a difference.

What’s Included in the Free Printable?

Your free Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar Printable comes as a 3-page PDF, featuring everything you need to create a flip-up ornament countdown:

Page 1: Main Calendar with 25 Acts of Kindness

This page includes 25 bauble-shaped doors, each printed with a meaningful act of kindness such as:

• “Give someone a genuine compliment today.”
• “Donate canned goods to a food drive.”
• “Smile at five people today.”
• “Help set the table for a meal.”
• “Tell your family what you’re thankful for today.”
• “Write a Christmas card to an elderly neighbour.”
• “Help wrap presents for family members.”

(All kindness prompts sourced directly from the main calendar on page 1 of the printable.) 

Page 2: Numbered Ornaments to Colour, Cut & Glue

Page 2 contains beautifully illustrated baubles numbered 1–25, including festive designs featuring:

• Penguins
• Santa
• Gingerbread-style patterns
• Snowflakes
• Christmas leaves
• Stars and hearts
• Cute animal faces

Children colour the ornaments, cut them out, and glue each one over its matching kindness prompt for a lift-the-flap effect. Instructions printed at the top of the page guide you through the process. 

Page 3: Blank Ornament Template

Use the blank baubles to:

• Add your own personalised acts of kindness
• Write family-specific tasks
• Create a classroom kindness calendar
• Make extra ornaments for decoration

This page offers plenty of flexibility for teachers, families, or groups wanting to customise the experience. 

How to Use the Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar

1. Print all three pages on paper or light cardstock.
2. Colour the ornaments on page 2 (kids love this part!).
3. Cut out each bauble carefully.
4. Glue the top tabs so the ornaments flip up and reveal the kindness prompt underneath.
5. Display the calendar on a wall, fridge, or door.
6. Open one ornament each day from 1 to 25 and complete the kindness activity together.

It’s simple, screen-free, and perfect for children of all ages.

Why Choose a Kindness Calendar?

Kindness calendars help children:

• Build empathy
• Develop social-emotional skills
• Practice gratitude
• Feel empowered to make a difference
• Spread positivity in their school, home, and community

They also bring families closer by creating daily moments of connection.

Download Your Free Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar

These printables are offered for your non-commercial personal use only. Mass-production of this printable is not permitted, even for non-profit purposes. Please do not upload the Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar Printables to other sites – instead, if you want to let people know about these freebies, post a link to this page. Pinning is okay as long as the pin links back to this page. Thanks!

All you need to do is add click on add to cart and the free printable Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar will be added to your shopping cart. When you are finished click on the orange cart menu at the top right of your page and follow the instructions on the screen. You will not be charged and the free pdf file will be available for you to download immediately and will also be emailed to your inbox.

Ideas for Using the Calendar

• At home: Hang it where children can easily access it each morning.
• In the classroom: Let pupils complete kindness tasks together as a group.
• In church groups or clubs: Use it as part of Advent celebrations.
• With grandparents: Encourage kids to complete acts that help older relatives.
• As part of a Christmas family tradition, Reuse every year by laminating.

More Free Christmas Printables You Might Like

• Ultimate Christmas Printable Roundup • Fun and Festive Activities for All
• Gingerbread Activities for Kids: Fun, Festive, and Perfect for the Holidays
• Fingerprint Christmas Tree Ornament: Easy DIY with Air Drying Clay
• Ultimate advent activity list

Final Thoughts

This Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar is such a joyful, meaningful way to celebrate the run-up to Christmas. It’s simple, heartfelt, and helps children focus on giving rather than receiving—something the world could always use more of.

Download your free printable today and start building a holiday season filled with kindness, connection, and joy.

This is one of those activities that feels special but requires very little prep, which is always a win during the busy festive season!

What’s Included

This free printable set includes three different gift box card designs, each printed in black and white so children can colour and decorate them however they like.

Each card features:

• Cute gift box shape with ribbon and bow
• Festive details such as wreaths, candy canes and Christmas characters
• A centre message space ready for personal greetings
• Folds into a standing display card

They look lovely stood on a mantle, windowsill or classroom display!

What You’ll Need

• Printer + paper or thin cardstock
• Colouring pencils, crayons or felt tips
• Scissors
• Optional: glitter glue, sequins, stickers or gold/metallic pens

This post contains affiliate links. If you make any purchases after clicking one of these links, I will make a small commission (hopefully enough to keep me in tea all year) – at no extra cost to you! This allows me to keep creating and sharing free tutorials and content for you. Thank you!

I always print my printables directly onto 160 gsm cardstock using my Epson Ecotank Printer rather than regular paper, this way they are a little more durable and the pens do not bleed through to the other side. However, if you do not have a home printer then just pop to a library and use theirs.

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How to Make the Christmas Present Folding Cards

1. Download and print your chosen design (or all three!).
2. Colour in your present, ribbon, bows and Christmas characters.
3. Cut along the outer outline.
4. Fold along the vertical fold lines to form the standing card.
5. Write your Christmas message inside.

You now have a beautiful homemade Christmas card ready to give or display!

 Download Your Free Christmas Present Folding Cards

These printables are offered for your non-commercial personal use only. Mass-production of this printable is not permitted, even for non-profit purposes. Please do not upload the Christmas Present Folding Cards to Colour Printables to other sites – instead, if you want to let people know about these freebies, post a link to this page. Pinning is okay as long as the pin links back to this page. Thanks!

All you need to do is add click on add to cart and the Free Christmas Present Folding Cards to Colour will be added to your shopping cart. When you are finished click on the orange cart menu at the top right of your page and follow the instructions on the screen. You will not be charged and the free pdf file will be available for you to download immediately and will also be emailed to your inbox.

More Christmas Craft Ideas for Kids

Here are more cosy and festive crafts they will love:

• Free Gingerbread House Folding Cards to Colour
• Free Snow Globe Folding Cards
• Winter Cut and Paste Craft – Fun Winter Activity for Kids
• Plastic Bowl Snow Globe Art for Kids – Fun & Creative Winter Craft
• Free Christmas Colour by Number Pages for Kids – Line Art Practice for the Holiday Season

Tips for Teachers & Craft Group Leaders

• Print on cardstock for a sturdier standing card
• Pre-cut outlines for younger children
• Let the glitter glue dry flat before sending home
• Looks lovely as a classroom festive display

Pin This Craft to Save for Later

These make a lovely handmade card for children to gift to teachers, grandparents, neighbours, or friends. Plus, they’re super simple and low-cost to make, so they’re perfect for home crafting, classroom activities, playdates, or Christmas craft clubs.

What’s Included in the Free Printable Set

This free PDF includes three different Snow Globe card designs. Every card prints in black and white so children can colour them in their own style — whether that’s traditional Christmas colours, bright rainbow, pastel, or sparkly glitter overload!

Each card features:

• Santa inside a snow globe scene
• Christmas trees to colour
• Festive borders and details
• A centre space for your own message

Supplies You’ll Need

• Printer + paper or thin cardstock (cardstock works best)
• Crayons, colouring pencils or felt tips
• Scissors
• Optional: glitter glue, stickers or metallic pens for added festive magic

This post contains affiliate links. If you make any purchases after clicking one of these links, I will make a small commission (hopefully enough to keep me in tea all year) – at no extra cost to you! This allows me to keep creating and sharing free tutorials and content for you. Thank you!

I always print my printables directly onto 160 gsm cardstock using my Epson Ecotank Printer rather than regular paper, this way they are a little more durable and the pens do not bleed through to the other side. However, if you do not have a home printer then just pop to a library and use theirs.

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How to Make the Snow Globe Folding Cards

1. Download and print your chosen design (or all three!).
2. Colour in your snow globe scene.
3. Cut around the outside lines.
4. Fold along the vertical fold lines so your snow globe stands beautifully.
5. Write your Christmas message inside.

Children will love watching their card transform into a standing festive decoration.

 Download Your Free Snow Globe Cards

These printables are offered for your non-commercial personal use only. Mass-production of this printable is not permitted, even for non-profit purposes. Please do not upload the Free Snow Globe Folding Christmas Cards Printables to other sites – instead, if you want to let people know about these freebies, post a link to this page. Pinning is okay as long as the pin links back to this page. Thanks!

All you need to do is add click on add to cart and the Free Snow Globe Folding Christmas Cards to Colour will be added to your shopping cart. When you are finished click on the orange cart menu at the top right of your page and follow the instructions on the screen. You will not be charged and the free pdf file will be available for you to download immediately and will also be emailed to your inbox.

More Snow Globe Christmas Crafts Kids Will Love

If you enjoyed this craft, you may also like these:

• Free Gingerbread House Folding Cards to Colour
• Plastic Bowl Snow Globe Art for Kids
• Snow Globe Coloring Pages: A Magical Winter Craft for Kids!
• Create Your Own 3D Christmas Color-In Dioramas – Snow Globe Style Printables for Festive Fun
• Create Your Own Winter Wonderland with a Printable Snow Globe Craft!
• Winter Cut and Paste Craft – Fun Winter Activity for Kids

Crafting Tips for Classroom Teachers

• Pre-cut pieces for younger children.
• Use packets of crayons at tables for easy sharing.
• Let children add glitter glue last so it dries while displayed.
• These look beautiful stood along windowsills or display shelves.

Pin This for Later

This is a simple, low-cost Christmas craft that only requires colouring pencils and scissors — perfect for at home, in the classroom, or as an end-of-term activity.

What’s Included?

This free printable set includes three different fold-out Gingerbread House card designs. Each one prints in black and white so children can decorate them in their own festive style.

Each card features:

• A gingerbread cottage with windows and snowy roof
• Space inside to write a message
• Cute festive illustrations to colour (candy canes, holly, lollies, stars)

You can make each card unique just by changing the colours!

Supplies You’ll Need

• Printer + paper or light cardstock
• Crayons, pencils, markers or paint sticks
• Scissors
• (Optional) Stickers, glitter glue or sequins to add some Christmas sparkle

This post contains affiliate links. If you make any purchases after clicking one of these links, I will make a small commission (hopefully enough to keep me in tea all year) – at no extra cost to you! This allows me to keep creating and sharing free tutorials and content for you. Thank you!

I always print my printables directly onto 160 gsm cardstock using my Epson Ecotank Printer rather than regular paper, this way they are a little more durable and the pens do not bleed through to the other side. However, if you do not have a home printer then just pop to a library and use theirs.

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How to Make Your Gingerbread House Folding Card

1. Download and print the card template (see button below).
2. Colour in all the gingerbread house details.
3. Cut around the outer solid lines.
4. Fold along the vertical fold lines to create your little pop-out house.
5. Write a Christmas message inside — and you’re done!

Children LOVE seeing the house come to life as they fold it!

Download Your Free Gingerbread House Cards

These printables are offered for your non-commercial personal use only. Mass-production of this printable is not permitted, even for non-profit purposes. Please do not upload the Free Gingerbread House Folding Christmas Cards to Colour Printables to other sites – instead, if you want to let people know about these freebies, post a link to this page. Pinning is okay as long as the pin links back to this page. Thanks!

All you need to do is click on add to cart and the Free Gingerbread House Folding Christmas Cards to Colour will be added to your shopping cart. When you are finished, click on the orange cart menu at the top right of your page and follow the instructions on the screen. You will not be charged and the free pdf file will be available for you to download immediately and will also be emailed to your inbox.

More Gingerbread-Themed Christmas Crafts

If your kids enjoy this, they might also love some of our other gingerbread activities:

• Gingerbread Activity worksheets
• DIY Cardboard Gingerbread Ornaments
• free printable Gingerbread Village Craft

Our hub of all our gingerbread-themed activities and crafts can be found here.

Tips for Teachers & Group Leaders

• Print on cardstock for sturdier cards.
• Pre-cut for younger children.
• Create a Christmas craft station with colouring tools, stickers and glitter.

These make a lovely keepsake for class end–of–term gifts.

This could-do list isn’t about perfection or pressure — it’s here to inspire you with ideas that might add a little sparkle to your family’s December. Pick a few that suit you, skip the rest, and make space for what matters most: connection, creativity and comfort.

Key Festivals & Special Days in December

• Advent (from Dec 1) – The countdown to Christmas begins, marking a time for reflection, kindness and anticipation. Try lighting a candle each evening or filling a reverse advent box with donations for charity.

• International Volunteer Day (Dec 5) – A UN-recognised day celebrating the power of community. Volunteer locally, collect items for a food bank or send thank-you cards to local helpers and teachers.

• St Nicholas Day (Dec 6) – Rooted in the legend of a kind bishop who inspired Santa Claus, this European tradition involves placing small gifts or chocolate coins in shoes overnight.

• Feast of St Lucia (Dec 13) – Celebrated across Scandinavia as a festival of light. Make candle crowns, bake saffron buns and bring a little brightness to the darkest days.

• Hanukkah (Dec 21 – 29 2025) – The Jewish Festival of Lights, celebrating dedication and miracles. Light candles, cook latkes and play dreidel as a family.

• Winter Solstice (Dec 21) – The longest night of the year marks the turning point toward lighter days. Welcome the returning sun with candles, stargazing and warm drinks around a firepit.

• Christmas Eve & Christmas Day (Dec 24 – 25) – Time for togetherness, generosity and tradition. Bake cookies for Santa, hang stockings and share your favourite festive films.

• Boxing Day (Dec 26) – Historically a day of giving to those in need, now a chance to relax. Go for a winter walk, enjoy leftovers and play new board games.

• New Year’s Eve (Dec 31) – Say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new with reflection, gratitude and hope. Write down your favourite memories of the year and one thing you’d like to try in the next.

Festivals, Events & Adventures

• Christmas at Kew, London (Nov – Jan) – A stunning light trail through Kew Gardens with installations, music and glowing displays. Wrap up warm and wander the illuminated paths together.

• Edinburgh’s Christmas (Nov – Jan) – Markets, big wheels, lights and street performances fill the city with festive cheer — a brilliant weekend away for families.

• York Christmas Festival (all month) – Wooden chalets, local crafts and delicious food make this a cosy seasonal treat in one of England’s prettiest cities.

• Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, London (Nov – Jan) – Ice skating, fairground rides, Santa Land and festive markets — book ahead for popular attractions.

• Blenheim Palace Christmas Lights, Oxfordshire (Nov – Jan) – Magical light trail and beautifully decorated palace rooms. Perfect for families who love a bit of sparkle.

• Local Light Switch-Ons & Carol Events (throughout Dec) – Enjoy the community spirit with hot chocolate, singing and small Christmas markets.

• Pantomime Season (Dec – Jan) – “Oh yes it is!” time — head to a local theatre for family laughter, songs and festive silliness.

Things to Try This December

Here are some ideas for slowing down, staying cosy and making December memories that last far beyond the holidays.

• Decorate together – Make tree trimming a family tradition with music, snacks and stories about favourite ornaments.
• Make a Christingle – Learn the meaning of Christingle with this fun craft.
• Homemade wrapping – Use brown paper, potato stamps and twine for eco-friendly wrapping with charm.
• Festive baking – Bake mince pies, gingerbread houses or shortbread. Let kids decorate biscuits for gifts.
• Christmas movie night – Watch classics by fairy light; don’t forget popcorn and pyjamas.
• Winter walks – Go for an evening stroll to see neighbourhood lights or spot constellations in the crisp sky.
• Hot chocolate bar – Set up mugs, toppings and marshmallows for a weekend treat.
• Advent kindness calendar – Each day, do one thoughtful thing — donate, write a note, or call a friend. We have a free printable kindness advent calendar for you.
• Family reflection – Write gratitude notes or draw “best moments of 2025” to share on New Year’s Eve.
• Games night – Dust off old favourites or learn something new together.
• Cosy crafts – Make paper snowflakes, felt ornaments or salt-dough stars to hang on the tree.

Crafts to Match the Month

DIY Snow Globe Candle Topper – a charming handmade centrepiece for winter tables.

Turn Any Glass Candle into an Advent Candle – perfect for counting down the days.

Photo Jar Luminaries – glowing memories for dark evenings.

Tea Cup Candles – repurpose vintage cups for cosy light.

DIY Butterfly and Flower Fingerprint Mugs – a thoughtful handmade gift for teachers or family.

Download Your Free December Could-Do List

If you love having these ideas all in one place, I’ve pulled everything together into a free December Could-Do List printable. Pop it on the fridge, slip it into your family planner, or let the kids pick an activity each weekend. It’s designed to make seasonal fun simple and stress-free.

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Whatever you choose to do this December, may your days be filled with warmth, laughter and love. Slow down, light a candle, and soak up the moments that make this time of year so special.