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12 Days of Fun (and Cheap!) Christmas Activities for Families

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traditional christmas activity, hot chocolate with marshmallows

Have a Hot Chocolate Buffet


Mmm... There's nothing like a steaming mug of hot chocolate on a cold December night. Kick it up for the holiday season by making a buffet of toppings for your cocoa. Some ideas include whipped cream, marshmallows, crushed candy canes, shaved chocolate, chocolate chips, and cinnamon dots. Get creative! The kids will love customizing their hot cocoa — a fun and easy activity for Christmas Eve.

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