Christmas Eve Fun Home Ideas

It’s finally here — Christmas Eve! Make it magical with these at-home traditions and activities all ages can enjoy!⁣
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Set out a hot cocoa bar for guests with mugs guests can take home to remember their time in your home.⁣
Retell favorite family stories about the holidays.⁣
Take out-of-town guests to see the wackiest Christmas lights in town.⁣
Grab a stack of holiday books, some hot cider, and snuggle on the couch reading familiar tales.⁣
Surprise neighbors with cookies (and caroling, if you dare!).⁣
Give new pajamas to everyone staying in your home and declare it pajama night ASAP.⁣
Video call family members and friends who couldn't make the trip this year.⁣
Divide into teams and host a gingerbread house competition.⁣
Watch a beloved Christmas movie. (My picks? Elf, It’s a Wonderful Life, and Christmas Vacation.)⁣
Track Santa’s journey around the globe and set out apples and carrots for his reindeer.⁣
Bundle up and go for a neighborhood Christmas Eve stroll, star-gazing along the way! ⁣
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No matter how you’re celebrating the night before Christmas, I hope you’re doing it with the people you love the most. From my home to yours, Merry Christmas!