10 Christmas Activities For Seniors

Here are some of the greatest Christmas activities for seniors!

1. Wrap Gifts

Exchanging gifts is a beloved tradition for many friends and family members. Yet, one thing that is an issue with gifts is wrapping them in the first place. Offer to help out friends or family with gift wrapping. Better yet, you can offer to wrap presents together. This is an ideal Christmas activity for seniors since it doesn’t require a lot of energy and fuels one’s creative side at the same time.

2. Put Up Holiday Decorations

There’s nothing more fun than decorating the interior and exterior of the home with holiday decorations. If putting up decorations outdoors is no longer possible, then call the kids and grandkids over for help! You can make a plethora of DIY decorations, including stockings, wreaths and even a gingerbread house.

3. Watch Classic Holiday Movies

It’s hard to find anything that will put you into a festive mood better than some classic holiday films. Gather the whole family for a movie night or watch one film every night leading up to Christmas. Here are some of the best Christmas movies of all time:

It’s A Wonderful Life (1946)
Miracle On 34th Street (1947)
A Christmas Carol (1951)
Elf (2003)
A Christmas Story (1983)

4. Play Christmas Games

With the cold weather, now is the perfect time to huddle inside and play some fun holiday games. Try a few of these games:

Holiday bingo
Christmas-themed trivia
Christmas Carol Pictionary

5. See A Light Show

Christmas lights shows can be found anywhere, from state parks to small neighborhoods. Don’t miss out on these annual shows. With the ongoing pandemic, light shows work well for everyone because you can enjoy them from the comfort of your own car.

6. Shop Online For Gifts

This may not be the best time to go Christmas shopping at a crowded mall, especially for seniors. Luckily, though, online gift shopping has never been easier. Surf the web daily to find the perfect gifts for loved ones. Always check for Black Friday or Cyber Monday deals.

7. Bake Christmas Cookies

Get in the holiday spirit by making some signature Christmas cookies. Maybe you can try a new recipe or use an old family recipe for this year’s batch. Regardless, the cookies will never fail to impress.

8. Make A Gingerbread House

Building a gingerbread house is a great way to kick off the holidays. You can get creative while bonding with others during this activity. Being able to munch on some sweets is just another added bonus.

9. Send Greeting Cards

Sending greeting cards is a great way to stay in touch or even reach out to old friends. There’s nothing quite like penning a handwritten and heartfelt note to others. Make sure your address book is up to date before sending out the cards.

10. Create A Family Scrapbook

Print some of your favorite family photos from over the years. Your family members will truly enjoy pulling out this album and scrolling through the photos each and every holiday season.

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