Are you one of the people who waits all year for the holidays to arrive, and then finds it all slips by too quickly? If you have found yourself standing in a pile of torn wrapping paper at 6:30 AM on December 25th, wondering where it all went, check out some of these opportunities to make the holidays more like a season of thrills, and less like a day or two of excitement .
- Get a video from Santa Claus: It’s the 21st century, so of course Santa has gone high tech! Fill out a few fields for your child(ren), and Santa will respond with a personal video message. Watching Santa’s video a dozen or more times throughout December has become a new tradition at our house.
- Reindeer Cam: Ever wonder what the reindeer do to get ready for the big trip? Apparently, they eat. A lot. Check out what they are up to by watching the Reindeer Cam.
- Track Santa’s progress on NORAD: Santa’s not invisible all the time. Follow his radar-tracked progress as he works his way around the globe. A great Christmas Eve activity, to help build excitement for the big morning!
- Seeing the Lights: Need to get out of the house for a bit? Check out the lights! Many towns and cities have displays that you can visit, or just tour the neighborhood and see who has put up the best display. Google “Holiday Lights” +your town or area, if you don’t know where the best lights are.
Make the holidays a true season, and you’ll have even more to look forward to!