Diverting energy
In the days leading up to Christmas, the excitement level usually reaches fever pitch with the younger members of the household.
A good way to channel that surplus festive energy is to present them with some basic materials anti set them the task of making Christmas decorations. For example, pine cones can be sprayed with Christmas snow and sprinkled with glitter to add to the tree. Polystyrene balls, available from craft shops, make delightful Christmas baubles when covered with sequins.
Chains to string across the room or across the branches of the tree are easily created from coloured crepe paper or foil.
The older children may like to tackle more complicated paper decorations.
Other Christmas ideas they 4 may like to try are
“Mintie” wreaths, sweet garlands, sweet stars, Christmas crackers, and a welcome wreath to hang on the front door.
And if more inspiration is needed, the city’s craft shops offer a wealth of craft books with plenty of ideas and instructions for Christmas gifts and decorations.
A Christmas toy appeal which has been a tradition in Christchurch for 30 years, is again being organised at the Christchurch Cathedral.
Toys placed under the Christmas Tree will be distributed to needy children around Christchurch through the Save the Children Fund.
As well, a percentage of the educational toys collected, such as books and crayons, will be sent to youngsters in Lesotho. The Christmas Tree in the Cathedral provides the focal point for a number of children’s Christmas activities.
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