The holidays are the perfect time to reconnect with family members and make lasting memories. Whether you’re spread out across the miles, or gathering together in one home, there are plenty of fun activities that will help you all come together. Here we present 10 such activities that you can enjoy with your loved ones during this special season.
Charades
Little beats a good old game of charades for sheer fun and entertainment. All it requires is a bit of creativity and imagination from everyone involved. You can either opt for classic themes or be more creative by making up newer categories like ‘movie quotes’ or ‘famous people’ to add some more excitement to the game.
Board games
Nothing bonds family members better than playing a few rounds of board games like monopoly, scrabble, or clue! It gives everyone a chance to get competitive while having fun at the same time so it’s definitely an activity that should not be missed!
Bake-Off
If you have budding chefs in the family, why not have a bake-off? Everyone can bring their favorite recipes and whip up something delicious for everyone else to try! It’s great for sharing stories about favorite recipes handed down through generations, as well as discovering new flavors and tastes.
Movie night
Pick a family favorite movie or one you haven’t seen in years, pop some popcorn and snuggle up on the couch together for what could be an unforgettable movie night! You can even make it into an Oscar-style awards ceremony where everyone votes on who they think deserves various rewards such as best actor/actress etc..
Scavenger hunt
This is guaranteed to be loads of fun for both adults and kids alike! Write down clues leading up to various locations around the house (or outside if you want!) which lead them towards their big prize at the end which could be anything from candies to toys!
Singing contest
Got some talented singers in your family? Why not hold an at-home karaoke session where each person takes turns singing their favorite songs? The best part is anyone can join in regardless of vocal range – just have some extra mics handy so everyone gets a chance to take center stage!
Art project
Unleash your creativity by getting each person to create their own art piece – drawings, paintings or sculptures – whatever suits your fancy! Everyone can share their work with others afterwards so there’s sure to be plenty of conversation flowing around this activity too which helps build stronger relationships between family members.
Photo shoot
Get everyone dressed up in festive clothes and head out for a mini photo session with props if you wish (easter hats anyone?) Alternatively if that seems too much effort, why not set up an at-home photo booth complete with funny props and backdrops? There will certainly be no shortage of laughs here either way!
Make cards/gifts
Make handmade gifts such as cards or decorated mugs/plates using items found around the home – paint, glitter, glue etc… Not only will these act as beautiful decorations but they also serve as meaningful tokens of love from each family member that will last long after the holidays have ended!
Dance competition
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready for what may possibly become a dance party! Choose music according to individual preferences so everyone gets involved – after all it wouldn’t really be fair if only two people know how to do the Macarena right?! And don’t forget to crown winners afterwards – bonus points if they’re rewarded with medals made out of foil paper or other materials found around home 😉
Hopefully these activities will help bring your family closer together while strengthening existing bonds between each other during this merry season! Ultimately it’s important to remember that spending quality time with those we care about is what matters most – pick any one (or more!) activities above that suit your needs and enjoy creating treasured memories together this holiday season 🙂