Holidays

For kids and adults alike, a sense of continuity over the years can bring even more joy and warmth to the Christmas holiday season. You probably already have some traditions that you associate with Christmas. Share these with your kids, but try to create new ones just for them. Here are some ideas.

You'll be surprised to see how elegant and delicate these ornaments are.

This is a personalized holiday decoration. You may wish to do one with each member of your family.

This is a simple way to create attractive ornaments. Hang them on your Christmas tree, or anywhere in the house.

With this menorah, you can add all of the flames at once, or have your child add a flame on each night of the holiday.

Your toddler will enjoy spinning her body like a dreidel. The song can be sung to the traditional dreidel tune, or to "Row, Row, Row Your Boat."

Your child will be learning about shapes and geometry when she makes this well-known symbol.

This activity is a great way to reinforce Jewish holiday traditions, as well as introduce your child to counting concepts.

Your toddler will feel that she is truly contributing to the holiday when she helps make this festive tablecloth.

Engage your child's imagination with this activity -- it may even become a family tradition for years to come.

You will be promoting your child's problem-solving skills while she plays this fun game.

This cute craft makes a pretty centerpiece for a holiday party. Add some gold-foil chocolate coins for extra excitement.

This is a fun gardening activity, but it takes patience to see the grass grow!

This activity will be particularly enticing if you have a child who likes to put on mommy's makeup.

This activity will help your child develop fine motor skills. She could choose to print hearts onto a card or calendar.

Thanksgiving can be hectic. By planning ahead for all aspects of the holiday, you can make it a relaxed and enjoyable occasion for everybody.

At the beach, gather sand, seashells, and whatever interesting items you find. Create a plaster of Paris cast or mold with these things, as a memento of a wonderful day.

When you're at the beach, try making a fun obstacle course for your child, using just a stick and a shovel.