I love seeing poinsettias all around during the Christmas season. There are so many pretty varieties, and they bring such a pop of color to the home. But do you know the significance behind them? Today we had some fun learning about the legend of the poinsettia, and creating some fun Christmas crafts and snacks to pair with it!

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Jingle bells are one of my favorite sounds of the season! The traditional song is one of the first carols we teach young kids (my daughter already likes yelling the “hey” part), and we introduce bells to them as soon as they can shake their fists! There are many beautiful children’s books that have used the traditional song to tell a Christmas story.

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Elves have become a beloved part of the Christmas lore and traditions. (Unless you are the type of parent who dreads the return of Elf on the Shelf). Today’s book is a fun story about the life of an elf, giving us a chance to have even more elf inspired fun!

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss is a holiday classic which has been shared among families for many years because of the entertaining delivery of it’s simple message – Christmas is about more than gifts. After stealing the Who’s Christmas gifts, the Grinch discovers that without trees, presents, wreaths, and their feast, the residents of Who-ville still have holiday spirit. In today’s society, this message is even more important as Christmas decorations appear in the stores earlier, and shops open for sales on Thanksgiving Day. Use this classic story about the Grinch and the lesson he learns about Christmas to teach your kids and get them into the spirit of the season!

There is a lot of work that goes into all the fun and festive activities during the holiday season. Get kids in on the action with these fun elf activities and an adorable read aloud that teaches an important message all year round!

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The Little Christmas Elf by Nikki Shannon Smith tells the story of Nina, the smallest elf in Santa’s workshop. It’s Nina’s first chance to make toys, so she spends all day trying to finish her teddy bear. She isn’t able to finish the bear in time, but Santa urges her not to give up. In a sweet ending to the story, her hard work pays off. Besides being a fun story, this book gives parents the opportunity to talk to their kids about perseverance and the idea that everyone, big or small can make a difference! Elves are so much fun to read about, and they can give kids a chance to have fun and learn as well!

The smell of gingerbread is such a pleasant part of the holiday season. The cheerful decorating of houses, people and animals made out of the sweet dough is another fun tradition for many families. The sweet and spicy smell and the fun of decorating inspired me to create these fun activities to pair with an adorable book by Jan Brett.

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