With Christmas and New Years Eve coming up, and Hanukkah already underway, I know older adults are looking for fun, accessible ways to spend time with their families. I usually do one of these posts around the holidays. Like always, everyone has different needs, so not all of these activities are going to accessible for everyone. However, I like to think that most people will be able to participate in at least one of these.
No Bake Cookie Decorating Contest
No bake cookies are one of my favorite activities because it does not require the use of an oven. You can of course do a decorating contest with baked cookies, or even store-bought cookies. Also in this category are general craft contests like stocking, card or ornament making.
Obscure Christmas Movie Marathon
Everyone has seen White Christmas, A Christmas Carol, and The Polar Express, but about The Year Without a Santa Claus or Klaus? This can be a great activity because you just need everyone to recommend one or two movies. You probably should make sure you can find them all on whatever streaming services that you have.
Trying Holiday Traditions From Around the World
This is a great educational activity for school-aged children. You can research holiday traditions from around the world together, and either try some new food or find an activity that incorporates one of those traditions.
What do you like to do every year around the holiday season?
Written by Brigid Coffey
