Experience holiday joy, peace and goodwill when you spend time with your favorite people. Trade in the to-do list and focus on stress-free fun. Keep things simple and laid-back when you plan a holiday-themed activity that everyone can enjoy together. Check out these five amazing options and jumpstart your creativity.
1. Sweet Shapes.
Enjoy the ultimate in holiday coziness by baking up a batch of your favorite cookies. Sold by Paul Moll, these lightweight metal cutters come in a variety of iconic holiday shapes. Make delicious memories in the kitchen. Roll out the dough, sprinkle the sugar and mix up some colorful icing. Metal Cookie Cutters, $2-$5 each, Mayfield on Noble, 544 Noble St., Kutztown, 484.333.5690. On Facebook @ MayfieldOnNoble.
2. Decorate for a Cause.
Gather family and friends for a tree decorating party. Revisit old favorites and add new ones, like this Celebration of Peace ornament. Designed by Maddie Campbell, this intricate brass and 24k gold ornament benefits Safe Berks. Feel the spirit of the season and show your support for domestic violence survivors. 2022 Celebration of Peace Ornament, $20, 50% of sales benefit Safe Berks, Baldwin Brass Center, 623 Penn Avenue, West Reading, 610.373.1040. baldwinbrasscenter.com
3. Set the Scene.
Choose a location, like under the tree or a special table, and let everyone arrange a nativity scene. This 11-piece set is made of resin for years of enjoyment. Gold accents and glitter details sparkle under the lights. Place the figures one by one and tell the Christmas story together. Northlight 11-piece Traditional Earth Tones Nativity Set, $158.99, Target, Locations in Exeter, Muhlenberg, Wyomissing. target.com
4. Spin into Fun.
Celebrate the festival of lights with a classic Hanukkah game. Made from beautiful hardwood, these dreidels feature the traditional Hebrew words printed in vibrant colors. Gather game pieces like pennies or chocolate chips to build the pot. Take turns spinning the dreidel to collect your winnings or give them away. Maple Landmark Dreidel 2-Pack, $9, Evelyn & Harriette’s, 1232 Oysterdale Rd., Oley, 610.987.6055. evelynandharriettesgifts.com
5. Edible Extravaganza.
Get the kids together for an epic dessert decorating event. Pick up this kit from Gourmand Café and Doughhead Cookies the week before Christmas. Choose from six cookies and six cupcakes and pipe on designs with holiday-colored buttercream icing. Top with decorative sugar and sprinkles. Then devour your delicious creations! Gourmand and Doughhead Cookies Cookie/Cupcake Decorating Kits, $35, Gourmand Café, 945 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, 610.743.3233. gourmandpa.com
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