Christmas Ideas for Families: Sweets, Treats, and Crafts to Try
This list of Christmas ideas for families is packed to the brim with festive projects and recipes to make together! Add lots of cheer to your season and try one today.
Do you know how many good ideas there are on the internet? About a zillion. And I’ve been combing through them all to bring you the ultimate Christmas sweets, treats, and crafts list!
This post is so packed full of festive ideas it’s guaranteed to have a Christmas idea you want to try with your family.
If you’re in the mood to bake (or eat!), hit up our sweets and treats list.
If you’re feeling crafty, check out the DIY project picks. (I’ve got my eye on those cute little Christmas tree gift toppers — they’re definitely on my to-do list this year.)
Read on and check them out! And be sure to pin your favorite list so you can come back and find the projects easily throughout the holiday season. Let’s get merry! xoxo
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Sweets and Treats to Bake with Family
From rum balls to Rice Krispies treats, linzer cookies to beautifully decorated gingerbread, this list has something for everybody.
If you’re baking with kids, I recommend the cute reindeer treats! For something a little more labor-intensive but so impressive and fun, the Elf cookies are my pick.
And if none of these float your boat, try our Chai Spice Sugar Cookies or Persimmon Cookies! They go great with this delicious Spiced Honey Almond milk.
Grinch Sugar Cookie Bars
Linzer Christmas Cookies
Classic Gingerbread Cookies
White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels
Sugar Cookie S’mores
Elf Quote Christmas Cookies
Bailey’s Fudge
Sugar Cookie Truffles
Airheads Gift Cake
Reindeer Rice Krispy Treats
Christmas Cookie Ice Cream Shots
Easy Rum Balls
Christmas Craft Ideas to Try with Family
Crafting during the holidays just cannot be beat.
There’s something that’s so cozy and comforting about making things with your hands, especially with people you love!
Try some of these Christmas crafts with your family to create extra special memories this year.
I also love this wreath for a project that feels like making an heirloom, and these easy-to-make garlands which would be an amazing intro to knitting for kids.
Simple Stamped Christmas Wrapping
Cinnamon Stick Christmas Trees
Ombre Christmas Tree
Giant Fringe Ornament
Clothespin Gift Toppers
Advent Countdown Board
Giant Pinecone Garland
Cranberry Wreath
Snowglobe Mason Jars
Christmas Pudding Pompom
Stuffed Reindeer
Merry Burlap Sign
I just bookmarked the sugar cookie truffles because they look amazing! Also, that snow globe idea is so unique, this has me so excited to try these out! Thanks so much for this xx
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Ohhhhhhhh m’gosh! Those sweets.
What a great idea—I have some of my mother’s old canning jars from the 50’s that I treasure. I’m always wanting to include them in decorating, but never figured out quite how. Going to try this one.
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