41 Free Christmas Memories Ideas For Your Family
Some of the best memories from my childhood revolve around Christmas. Especially as a child, it was such a bright and magical time. The best part about Christmas memories is that they can be absolutely free or darn near close! That’s why I wanted to make a Christmas memories ideas list for your family!
The key to making your Christmas memories is to remember that traditions will always outweigh gifts. I can’t remember most of the gifts I received as a child but I can certainly remember the magical memories and I’m sure many people can relate to this!
The true spirit of Christmas comes from embracing togetherness.
That exactly what these Christmas memories ideas will be all about.
Being with family and friends, laughing and smiling, being in fellowship, etc is what makes the best memories. Doing specific activities at Christmas (and only Christmas) helps make the memories extra special because they come around only one time each year.
I’ve broken these Christmas memories ideas down into various categories in this post to make search for the perfect memory easier. Take a look and see which memories best suit your family!
Remember that you can try multiple Christmas memory ideas until you find the one that sticks.
Before we get into it, be sure to bookmark these other posts for reading later:
41 Free Christmas Memories Ideas For Your Family
Outdoor Adventures
- Go on a Christmas lights walk around your neighborhood
- Build a snowman or create snow angels
- Drive around and look at Christmas Lights
- Collect items to make homemade decorations (pinecones, twigs, etc.).
- Go sledding
- Have a snowball fight
- Deliver baked goods to neighbors
- Create a holiday scavenger hunt around town
Crafty Christmas Fun
- Make paper snowflakes or garlands together
- Create Christmas cards using old magazines or scrap paper
- Decorate an ornament with items from around the house
- Paint a wooden Christmas decor (sleigh, tree, etc)
- Create placemats for Christmas dinner
- Make salt dough ornaments
- String popcorn to make garland
- Decorate with paper chains around the house
- Build popsicle stick decorations
Bonding Activities
- Have a cozy Christmas movie marathon with homemade popcorn
- Sing Christmas carols together
- Read the Christmas story from the Bible
- Read holiday books together
- Make a fire and talk about what you’re grateful for
- Decorate the Christmas tree together
- Family recipe swap
- Have a pajama day and take a silly family photo
- Write down your favorite holiday memories and share them out loud
- Christmas karaoke
- Play charades or Pictionary
- Flip through old photos/photo albums
Cooking & Baking Together
- Bake sugar cookies and decorate them creatively
- Make homemade hot cocoa or apple cider
- Bake a homemade pie together
- Make chocolate covered peanuts
- Make homemade fudge
- Have a DIY pizza night
- Bake bread together
Giving Back as a Family
- Write letters or make cards for nursing home residents
- Donate unused items from your home to those in need
- Volunteer your time at a local community event
- Serve at your church
- Volunteer to support a local family in need
Just in case you missed it earlier in the post, the best Christmas memories ideas don’t require spending money, they require spending time with your family and friends!
I pray that you and your family have the best Christmas with you family this year and make the most beautiful memories.
Though this can be a stressful and busy season from some, try to take a step back and accept the hustle for what it is. It’s a short period of time and that busyness you are feeling is making someone else’s Christmas more beautiful.
Remember to lean on to friends and family during this time when you need it and enjoy your holiday!
Comment your favorite holiday tradition below!
