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

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traditional christmas activity, kids make christmas cookies

Bake Christmas Cookies


Peanut-butter blossoms! Spritz cookies! Gingerbread men! There are just too many tasty holiday cookies to choose from. Here are some of our family favorites. Children of all ages can get involved in the kitchen on "cookie day." Younger kids can add pre-measured ingredients, stir the bowl, and decorate cooled cookies. Older kids can pitch in with almost any steps, with your guidance.

Next: Go Caroling or Have a Sing-Along

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