This calendar was inspired by the activities and suggestions offered on Still Learning Something New’s December Special Days Calendar.
but can be enjoyed any time of the season!
December 16
Chocolate-Covered Anything Day – Make chocolate covered pretzels! They make a wonderful food gift!
December 17
A Christmas Carol first published 1843 – Read or listen to this classic story.
Watch the cartoon classic: A Christmas Carol (FULL MOVIE) or check your local TV listings.
December 18
Bake Cookies Day – Choose from a variety of recipes provided on the site suggested, or bake a bunch of your favorites.
The Nutcracker Premier 1892 Learn about the history of the Nutcracker, watch the cartoon version: The Nutcracker Prince(1990), the Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Sаn Frаnсisсо Ваllеt 2007, or listen to:Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (Donetsk Symphony Orchestra) | Classical Music
December 19
Build a Snowman Day – Have fun with the snowman activities suggested in this post!
Look For An Evergreen Day – Learn about the Christmas tree.
December 20
Games Day – Use recycled items to make a your own games or play some that have been sitting on the shelves for a while. Play vintage games. Learn more about the benefits of games too!
Go Caroling Day – Enjoy: The Christmas Karaoke – 90 minutes with the Best Christmas Songs with lyrics or go caroling with a group of people.
December 21
Winter Solstice / First Day of Winter – Learn about the Winter Solstice and make a luminary from recycled items.
Yule – Learn about The Germanic Origins of Yule with the video offered in the link.
December 22
First Electric Christmas Lights 1882 – Learn about The Father of Electric Christmas Tree Lights.
Smithsonian Magazine has information and pictures of lights from the early 1900’s.
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