Today on the Moon Child blog, we are sharing our December Activity Calendar to celebrate the season of light and festivity. From baking cookies to singing holiday songs, cozy up to our December activites for a season of wonder!
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December 1 - Light an Advent Candle
Celebrate the season of advent and light the candles along your advent circles.
Find our Over the Moon Celebration Ring HERE.
December 2 - Decorate Your Winter Table
When it comes to welcoming the season, here at Bella, we love to craft a small tablescape that celebrates the beauty of winter. Adding a simple verse is a lovely addition to any spread, download our Winter Verse Cards HERE.
December 3 - Create a Gingerbread House
Decorating gingerbread houses is a fun and nostalgic way to celebrate winter holidays with your family. See how to make this candy-free, delicious gingerbread house, HERE.
December 4 - Dance to Your Favorite Holiday Song
We love the holidays, especially all the festive music that makes us want to dance around the kitchen while we bake a loaf of fresh bread! Need a little inspiration? We put together a short playlist to get you started on your favorite holiday songs.
December 5 - Have a Fun Family Game Night
This month is really about being together! There is almost no better way than sitting down and playing a game that is fun for the whole family. Need a little inspiration? Browse our curated collection of games HERE.
December 6 - Celebrate St. Nicholas Day
St. Nicholas is, of course, the real-life inspiration for the modern idea of Santa Claus and the tradition of gift-giving at Christmas time. He was a bishop, born around the Year 240 AD in Asia Minor (modern day Turkey), and he was known for his acts of generosity, kindness and secret gift-giving. See more HERE.
December 7 - Make Window Star Snowflakes
Celebrate the beauty of winter with window snowflakes. Find the tutorial HERE.
December 8 - Go Ice Skating
The weather is getting cold, but that doesn't mean you need to only stay inside! Take on the snow and get out on the ice, for a day of fun, play, and ice skating.
December 9 - Have a Holiday Scavenger Hunt
Have fun exploring the world around you with a winter scavenger hunt! See the full scavenger hunt HERE.
December 10 - Festive Cake Toppers and Holiday Spice Cake
With the shorter daylight hours making for restless children, we are pleased to share with you a recipe that will warm hearts and fill tummies. This spice cake is a joy to make and even more delightful when shared with loved ones. The toppers will give your cake a little extra seasonal flair and keep children busy all afternoon! Get the tutorial HERE.
December 11 - Give Someone a Hug Today
Sometimes the holiday season can feel overwhelming, today give someone a hug (or a high five)!
December 12 - Make DIY Wrapping Paper
There are so many options on how to wrap your gifts this year, why not add a personal touch and decorate your own! See the full tutorial HERE.
December 13 - Bake St. Lucia Buns
On December 13th families across the globe celebrate Santa Lucia Day, or the Festival of Lights. This beloved European tradition is meant to bring hope and light during the darkest time of the year and mark the beginning of the Christmas season. It can be celebrated at home with family, but most Waldorf schools take celebrate the festival as well. Get the recipe HERE.
December 14 - Make Handmade Cards for Your Local Nursing Home
A beautiful way to give back this year, is by crafting a handmade card from the heart for your local nursing home. Have a lot of shipping boxes? Use THIS tutorial to craft handmade cards out of extra boxes!
December 15 - Felt Waldorf Snowy Children
On a cold and snowy day, we got cozy by the fireplace and crafted these sweet felt Waldorf snowflake children. These small handmade dolls fit perfectly in a child's hand and are great to add to a gnome or fairy house or even hang in your windows. A simple blanket stitch is used to sew the snowflake children together so this Waldorf craft is great for many skill levels. Find the tutorial HERE.
December 16 - Bake Some Snickerdoodle Cookies
Christmas is almost here and we are slowing down and focusing on time with those closest to us. From the crafts spread across the table to the games and puzzles played around the tree, each tiny moment is a much needed salve for the soul. For adults and children alike, the act of baking is a fulfilling way to create and collaborate with each other. These snickerdoodle cookies are a perfect recipe to make during the holidays because they are quick, easy and delicious. Find the recipe HERE.
December 17 - Learn Sustainable Gift Wrapping with Playsilks
What could be more beautiful than a gift wrapped in something that can be used over and over for imaginative play? By now, many of us are conscious about minimizing our use of disposable wrapping paper, opting instead for recycled options and fabric. Enter the beautiful art of furoshiki, a traditional Japanese wrapping technique that turns fabric into a meaningful part of the gift and elevates these sustainable practices into true works of art. Read the Blog HERE.
December 18 - Crochet a Cozy Winter Hat
Stay cozy and warm all winter long with a hat that's as fun to wear as it is to make. Whether you're a seasoned yarn enthusiast or a novice looking to embark on a cozy crafting journey, making a crochet hat is a perfect starting point. Find the tutorial HERE.
December 19 - Make a Reusable Gift Tag
We love finding new ways to create sustainable crafts that we can use again and again. Here are two tags that are perfect for adding to the top of your gifts every year, for a sweet, timeless keepsake.
Find the tutorial HERE for the DIY Holiday House Gift Tags
Find the tutorial HERE for the Felt Reusable Gift Tags.
December 20 - Make up a Holiday Story and Share it with Family
The holidays can be filled with magic and beautiful moments of connection. Today, write a short story and read aloud to your family and friends.
December 21 - Make a Handmade Cozy House Bookmark
After you snuggle up with a book, don't forget to make your page with a handmade cozy bookmark! Find the tutorial HERE.
December 22 - Cozy Up to Hot Cocoa and a Book
Get cozy on a chilly winter's night with a good book and even better cup of cocoa.
December 23 - Make Homemade Lip Balm for Chilly Days
With the wintery weather here, we have noticed our lips getting extra chapped! This lip balm, made of natural ingredients, is the perfect solution for taking on even the coldest winds. With the silky smooth olive oil and a hint of mint, this homemade lip balm makes a great gift for yourself or a loved one. Find the tutorial HERE.
December 24 - Leave Milk, Cookies, and Carrots for Santa
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring... only a Maileg Mouse sneaking cookies into her blouse!
Don't forget to leave out extra cookies and milk for Santa (and a few carrots for the reindeer)!
December 25 - Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah
From all of here at the Bella Luna Toys team, have a very Merry Christmas!
Happy Hanukkah from the team here at Bella Luna Toys. We hope you have a beautiful holiday filled with love and light. If you are reading a bit ahead of time, here is a fun craft to create your own block menorah! Click HERE for the tutorial.
December 26 - Happy Kwanzaa
From all of here at the Bella Luna Toys team, have a very Happy Kwanzaa!
December 27 - Volunteer at a Local Aid Center
Sometimes the best gift you can give is your time and kindness. This holiday, spend a little time in your community giving back to those who need it most.
December 28 - Build a Snowman
Take on the winter snow and create a snowman! No snow? Use cotton balls to create your own snowman inside (and this one won't melt)!
December 29 - Donate Toys to a Local Shelter
The holidays always comes with gifts, and sometimes you outgrow old ones. Now is a good time to take a moment and donate any unused toys to a local shelter so that they may be used and loved again.
December 30 - Paint a Winter Scene
The winter landscape offers beautiful inspiration for your paint! Sit by the window and paint the scene (add you own touches for a winter wonderland all your own).
December 31 - Make a New Years Resolution
The time has come to sit back and reflect on the year gone by. Take a moment with your loved ones to discover all the new goals and ways you want to learn and grow in the new year.
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