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Well, wouldn’t you know it? Two days into December, and our new advent calendar, and the kids are sick. We’ve taken a little break from the activities on our advent calendar, but celebrating a Christ centered Christmas is still number one on my holiday priority list. We continue to read our daily verse, but we’re doing a lot of couch and rest time (as much as you can get a four, three, and one-year-old to do).

Since we’re currently down for the count, I went searching for how other families are focusing on the true reason for the season and came up with a great list of Christ-centered Christmas activities and traditions for you to browse and enjoy!

17 Christ centered Christmas activities and traditions:

1. Sing a Christmas song every day of Advent with this free resource from Fun Learning Ideas. Includes printable lyrics and even a Spotify  playlist!
2. Memorize a part of Luke 2 each day with this easy printable from 123Homeschool4Me. You’ll have the whole chapter learned by Christmas!
3. Also from 123Homeschool4Me, you can do a fun Christmas story scavenger hunt. Get your free printable and add Christmas bows for great Christmas fun!
4. Check out this free printable nativity pack from Legacy of Blessings. Such a great way to add Christmas fun to your homeschool. I think the coloring pages would be great for quiet time too! And her free Christmas coloring cards are crazy cute!
5. I LOVE the idea of making a Jesus tree to learn about the names of Jesus during Advent! Find instructions and a great free printable with 36 names at 4OneMore Homeschool With Moxie.
6. These five beautiful children’s Christmas books recommended by Fields of Daisies are a great way to keep Advent simple. She also includes a verse to read and a carol to sing with each book!
7. As a mom of a stuffed animal and doll obsessed child, I can really appreciate this cute sock baby Jesus made by Equipping Catholic Families. Get the instructions for the doll and a DIY manger. Bonus! They’re no-sew!
   

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8. I’ve been tempted by Elf on the Shelf in the past but was always put off by the idea of “being good” for the elf instead of simply because it’s the right thing. Check out these cute Christian alternatives over at Paradise Praises.
9.  Don’t believe doing science experiments has anything to do with Christmas? Well you are wrong, my friend! Check out An Experiment to Remember, an amazing Advent science curriculum from Teaching Without Chairs. Each lesson includes an experiment, a biblical application, thoughtful question, and a printable ornament to color!
10. For a simple, quick, and fun afternoon activity, check out this cool printable 3D nativity ornament at Homeschool With Love.
11. Learn about the legend of the candy cane and see how this creative mama and her kiddos used candy canes to decorate a birthday cake for Jesus over at Tots And Me.

12. Growing Curious Minds has a beautiful way to display the names of Christ this Christmas. Get her free printable and also check out her names of Christ copy worksheets.

13. Definitely holding on to this next one for when my kiddos get a little older. Check out this awesome unit study by Katie’s Homeschool Cottage about Christmas traditions from around the world. Full of maps, activities, recipes, crafts, stories, and tons more from 11 different countries!
14. Start a fun and productive new tradition with a white Christmas stocking. Read the poem over at Crafting Chicks and get a free printable to use while focusing on your spiritual goals for the new year.
15. I love the idea of hiding a Christmas nail ornament in our tree as a reminder that Christ grew from a little baby and fulfilled his promise of ultimate love for us on the cross. Get a free printable over at Peaceful Haven to attach to each nail as a gift for friends and family.
16. And lastly, check out this idea from How To Homeschool My Child for using baked goods to start a family tradition and help your kids learn to focus on blessing others during the Christmas season.

Watching my children learn to savor this season of joy and love is so rewarding to me. I am so excited to celebrate the ultimate gift and blessing of God’s Son and I look forward to adding a few of these to our traditions and homeschool activities during the Christmas season.

How do you keep Christ at the center of your Christmas celebration? What traditions do you look forward to each year? Do you think you’ll try any new ones this year?