Christmas is Almost Here and Here is What You Can Do to Make the Most Out of It
One of the most anticipated holidays of the year is almost here, and there is a lot to be done. For the ones who could not quite catch the occasion, we are talking about Christmas here. Christmas is almost here, and it seems like there is magic in the ; The snow falling outside, the smell of cookies being baked fresh and warm in the oven- Christmas is the time for joy and fun galore. But do you want to follow the same old drill of festivities, or do you want to do something fun this year? There is a…
Commaful & All Things Christmas Short Stories Winners
In the month of December 2019 we sponsored a Creative Short Story content over at Commaful. If you're not familiar with them, Commaful is a site for writers to share short stories, poems, fanfiction, and more. You can learn more on the writer's page. The winning entries (picked from the top-upvoted submissions) were awarded the chance to be featured right here on All Things Christmas, and I couldn't be more excited to share the winning entries. Christmas Short Stories There were dozens of entries, and I read *most* of them, which were extremely creative. In the end I couldn't choose…
Best Board Game Christmas Gifts for Smart Kids
Its no secret that one of my favourite family themed pastimes at Christmas (or really any time of year for that matter) is board and card games. Christmas gives us some more time to spend together as a family, and that means more time to play Board Games. If you're visiting family this Christmas and trying to think of a great gift for your clever niece, nephew or grand-kid - why not pick up one of these fun, kid-friendly games by Coiled Spring. It's a really great way to encourage screen-free time while also engaging them in a educational way.…
Christmas Party Card Games from Ginger Fox
One of the absolute best parts of the Holiday Season is spending time with friends and family. If you're stuck for ideas on how to fill the time when you have neighbours visiting, or simply want a screen-free evening with the family, there's no better way than to pull out some card games (and no, we're not talking Crazy 8s here, something that not just grandmas will enjoy!) This December we have big plans for hosting some festive gatherings at my house. We have friends coming over from Canada, we have a Christmas Party planned, and we also have lots…