Daily Commute Sing-A-Long Make each day a little merrier by intentionally listening and singing along to holiday favorites on your daily commute. Whether it’s on your way to school drop off or pick up, it’s a fun way to boost your family’s day. Neighborhood Holiday Scavenger Hunt Go on a walking adventure in your neighborhood with MetroFamily’s printable holiday scavenger hunt. Visit metrofamilymagazine.com/ holiday-scavenger-hunt to download your copy. Mark Winter Solstice December 21 is the Winter Solstice—the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Bundle up and find a spot to watch the sunset together. Or, better yet, enjoy the free Winter Solstice events at First Americans Museum (FAM), where guests can enjoy a reflective experience and watch the winter solstice sun set through the FAM Mound tunnel. PJ Holiday Light Tour Wear your holiday pajamas, make some hot cocoa to go, and take a drive to see neighborhood Christmas lights. The historic Nichols Hills neighborhood is known for its stunning displays, Automobile Alley features more than 6,000 lights, and Yukon’s Christmas in the Park presents more than five million lights across a three-mile, drive- through route. Midwest City also offers one of Oklahoma's largest drive through holiday displays with one million LED lights. Commit to Acts of Kindness At the beginning of the holiday season, choose ways as a family you
can share kindness to someone else. Maybe it’s making a meal or raking the yard for an elderly neighbor or choosing to put $25 on a gift card and giving it to someone in need. Being kind and offering a helping hand during the holidays is a gift to everyone involved. Family Talent Show Does anyone in the family have a hidden talent? You might discover something new with a family talent show. Everyone is tasked with taking the living room stage for their own unique performance—maybe it’s a song, poem, juggling or dance, either way, it’s sure to be memorable. Family Game Night Dust off those board games sitting on the closet shelf and set aside time to play. Life gets hectic and sometimes slowing down for an evening of laughter and games is just what everyone needs. Classic Christmas Eve Activities In the hustle and bustle of the season, don’t forget classic Christmas Eve fun, like reading The Night Before Christmas , baking cookies, or watching a favorite holiday movie. Make Family New Year Goals We all need our personal goals but it’s also worthwhile to focus on shared goals for the family. It fosters a team spirit and helps kids learn the importance of planning ahead and the steps needed to accomplish an achievement or enjoy a reward. For help making mindful New Year’s resolutions for the whole family, see Last Look on page 70 .
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