Festive Activities to Get You and Your Child in The Christmas Spirit


Published 21 November 2022 at 22:46

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Festive Activities to Get You and Your Child in The Christmas Spirit

Christmas is the special time when the entire family gathers to enjoy festive meals, exchange gifts, and spend some time together. As with every year, the little ones are extremely excited and eagerly awaiting the festive season, while parents are trying to plan the perfect Christmas. To ease your Christmas planning, we have gathered ultimate activities to keep the children occupied and entertained during this festive season. Surprise your little ones with new activities and boost their Christmas spirit with the Christmas TickiKids guide in Abu Dhabi!

Bake Christmas goodies

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Baking Christmas goodies is a perfect memory-making moment! Let your youngster pretend to be a pastry chef. Depending on your child's age, they may be able to assist you in making dough or icing. Let your child decide whether to include chocolate chips, cinnamon, sprinkles and food colouring in the dough.

If you are not in the mood for baking or want to save time and energy, Katrina Sweets and Confectionery can bake your dream dessert. Created by a team of pastry chefs, Katrina Sweets and Confectionery sweet treats offer many delicious flavours, suitable for everyone. The Katrina Sweets & Confectionery selection of cakes, cupcakes, and pies makes a lovely gift or centrepiece for the holiday dessert table.

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Start the countdown to Christmas

Advent calendars are a delightful daily surprise that will get every child in the Christmas spirit. There is nothing like a month of mini gifts to count down the days to Christmas eve! When they open a new window, children can feel a bit closer to Christmas. Advent calendars come in a range of shapes and sizes so there is a plethora of options to choose from.

Listen To Christmas Music and sing along

Music is a big part of Christmas celebrations. Touching on important themes like love, peace and hope, Christmas songs appeal to people of all ages and bring out the Christmas spirit in everyone. There are loads of great popular Christmas for kids to enjoy and sing! Choose an album from Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra or go for some contemporary artists and gather the family for a sing-along.

Ignite a Christmas candle


Engage your sense of smell by lighting a holiday-scented candle and lift your spirit mood. Pine, balsam, peppermint, gingerbread, sugar cookie and more- the choice of Christmas scents is huge!

Read Christmas stories

Reading Christmas stories can be a great annual family tradition and bonding activity! Whether your child is a beginning or advanced reader, there is no better way to enjoy quality time with the kids than reading a story together.

Play board games


Christmas is a time for wholesome fun! As the festive season is approaching, it is time to get some of the best board games for some quality family time. With step-by-step instructions, simple to understand and follow, board games can keep you and the gang entertained for hours.

Get crafty


Embrace the festive spirit of the season by staying indoors and crafting with your kids. Christmas crafts are a fantastic way to entertain your children and allow them to express their creativity. Construct a gingerbread house, make a few Christmas decorations, or draw Christmas cards to gift your family members. Once you have finished the craft, match it with lit-up Christmas decorations to complete the warm Christmas vibe in your house.


It only takes a little imagination and energy to get your family in the holiday mood! After a trying year, now is the time to celebrate and share happiness wherever we can.

You have probably already started thinking about Christmas presents for children, so do not forget to check out TickiKids’ guide to enriching and hearty Christmas gifts. And if you are looking for more activities for your child or teen, then do read our guide to after-school activities in Abu Dhabi.





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