I'm in Michigan and have 2 boys 14 and 9. Trying to plan a different kind of Christmas to do something fun and original and very memorable. Tired of the same ole...
Any good ideas?
Far travel is out of the picture - not possible - single mom and full time job...
2006-08-08 09:01:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Find a nice log cabin somewhere secluded and all sit around a log fire and watch movies or tell stories.
2006-08-11 07:14:53 · answer #1 · answered by megajen2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make cookies, make gifts, go out and see the lights.
Is there a zoo around where you live? Sometimes, zoos will have lights around and a Santa for the kids. It's usually not too expensive.
Watch tv specials together. Sing songs while you make cookies and treats. Decorate the tree together- put on some fun music and go at it.
Visit friends around holiday time. Take the cookies you made with you.
Go to the mall and visit Santa. Make a day of it. Go to the stores and let the kids buy 1 gift- you set the price.
Buy gifts for the "giving tree" in your church or in the mall. The gifts don't have to be "big" just a way of showing the kids that everyone needs help at Christmastime.
Check your newspaper and watch the local news. Sometimes local businesses, etc. will advertise special Christmas events. They usually don't cost very much. Check your local public library, too. Libraries offer lots of free programs.
good luck and have fun
2006-08-08 09:34:05 · answer #2 · answered by Malika 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the boys are at two completely different ages... 14 and 9 really are so different when it comes to believing and such. BUT... a Christmas Party for the three of you would be fun! Decorate the tree, bake goodies, maybe take a ride somewhere to look at lights.
My greatest memories of Christmas as a child were getting in the car and driving around looking at lights! We did it every year and now I drag my fiance around looking at them every year!
2006-08-09 07:03:01 · answer #3 · answered by PT&L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
awww i think sorry for you, i no someone who's a nurse too and it will be so worrying! To get into the christmasy spirit without a lot artwork, positioned on some christmas song in the approach the abode, and positioned a dvd on for the little ones, something like miricle on thirty fourth highway, theyll like it! you're able to purchase a waiting meal form ingredient from M and S, or do merely something generic like pizzas, in the adventure that they are something like the youngsters i recognize, they could be over the moon if we had pizza on christmas day! get exhilaration from them with cracker and song, as well as taking off a small present each (you should use it as a advantages for at the same time as the youngsters have carried out as they're instructed) desire this facilitates (suited answer per chance...?)
2016-11-23 16:22:00 · answer #4 · answered by hatti 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me personally, I would say a sleigh ride or one of those big lights displays.
Your best bet is to check out one of the Michigan tourism web sites, especially when it gets closer to December. You can usually find special holiday events or attractions in your area.
Good luck!
2006-08-08 17:06:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you have a Christmas Party? Make up some games, a lot of presents wrapped, re=wards.
2006-08-08 09:05:12 · answer #6 · answered by pretty_lesbiian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a great idea. Dont celebrate! instead research the history of Christmas. Youll be amazed at what you will find. type in " the history of christmas"
2006-08-09 09:01:23 · answer #7 · answered by alwaysluvdcrowder 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a christmas party,and make home made decorations
2006-08-11 07:38:11 · answer #8 · answered by lanie1713 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try throwing a christmas party with music and everything
2006-08-09 02:32:41 · answer #9 · answered by Mr.J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋