Three memorable family Christmas Bubble activities to enjoy in the lockdown
The health and care industry is on 365 days a year. Having time off over the festive season is always exciting. If you are taking time off to have a break over this festive period and have created your Christmas bubble according to the lockdown restrictions, I have written this weeks post for you. Under normal circumstances, this is the season when most people spend more quality time together with their immediate and extended families. The shorter days and cooler weather mean everyone is spending more time indoors, except for a daily walk to stretch and take in some fresh and crisp air.
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If you are getting together in a family bubble or Christmas bubble, you can try some of these ideas as inspiration for wholesome family bubble activities during the break:
Enjoy themed dinners on the 23rd – 26th December. Encourage family members to work together to prepare a favorite themed meal each night Even little ones can participate by setting tables, stirring ingredients together and serving favourite food.
23rd December can be a Mexican dinner night. See recipe ideas here: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/mexican-recipes
24th December can be an Afro/Caribbean dinner night. See recipe ideas here: https://www.africanbites.com/caribbean-recipes/
25th December can be a traditional Christmas dinner night. See recipe ideas here: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/christmas-dinner-recipes
26th December can be a bite-size dinner night. A great opportunity to use up all your leftovers. See recipe ideas here: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/party-food-recipes
Hold a story night. With everyone sipping hot chocolate and snacking on their favourite goodies, it’s a perfect time to enjoy reading together or telling a favourite family story in remembrance of loved ones.
Find a book that everyone in the family will enjoy. Some examples include: Families, Families, Families by Suzanne Lang. Families around the world by Kids Can Press. A Beaumont Family Christmas by Heidi Mchlaughlin. You can find links to buy a copy of the books at the end of this article.
Have everyone take turns reading a few pages or a whole chapter.
Holding story night is a wonderful way for your family to reconnect, relax and enjoy each other's company.
Have a movie night. Do a little initial research by finding movies that have family-friendly plots or storylines that stimulate family discussions.
Some examples include What About Bob, Pay It Forward, Freaky Friday, Kung Fu Panda, and Finding Nemo.
This is another activity where you might allow the kids to take turns selecting. However, if you're seeking movies with morals or special messages, you might want to help "steer" the children's selections by providing the names of 3 or 4 movies and letting the kids choose from among those.
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I hope you have enjoyed this week’s blog. I know that planning anything this year has been a nightmare, and we have had to be quite spontaneous. However, do take advantage of the incredible opportunities that this season offers for making memories with your family bubble. Stay positive!