#SMSCountdowntoChristmas
Hang up your Christmas stocking, and put out a mince pie and carrot for Santa and Rudolph!
December 24, 2020
Did you know… Christmas stockings are traditionally placed near a fireplace, although some people place them under their Christmas tree or hang them on the end of their bed.
ACTIVITY: Keep occupied tomorrow while waiting for your dinner with our Christmas activity placemat. Don’t forget to hang your stocking out and put out a carrot and mince pie for Santa and Rudolph!
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Spot the difference Christmas tree puzzle
December 23, 2020
Did you know…Christmas trees were first used by ancient Egyptians and Romans
ACTIVITY: Spot the difference Christmas tree puzzle.
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Colour in your own Santa!
December 22, 2020
Did you know… Santa Claus was known as Sinterklaas in Dutch?
ACTIVITY: Colour in your own Santa.
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Make a Santa Hat and Beard
December 21, 2020
Did you know… Santa Claus did not always dress up in red clothes? Santa Claus initially wore clothes that were in green, purple, or blue! However, Coca-Cola decided to dress him up in colours that match their brand and that stuck. So this is why he is always in red clothes now!
ACTIVITY: Make a Santa hat and beard (we like these instructions from Hands On as We Grow)
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Cut out your own Christmas snowflakes and display in your window!
December 20, 2020
Did you know…the largest snowflake to be measured on record was a whopping 15 inches wide!
ACTIVITY: Download the snowflake template and decorate.
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Dress up as a snowman, an elf, or as Santa himself!
December 19, 2020
Did you know…that even though it’s always cold at the North Pole and it is always covered with snow, the elves never get cold! Their bodies are designed to be in cold weather, they also have elf clothing to keep them warm and cozy.
ACTIVITY: Wear your favourite Christmas costume, or here are some ideas from Just Crafting Around, if you want to get crafty and make something yourself.
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Make your own Christmas paper chain!
December 18, 2020
Did you know…nobody knows where the first Christmas wreath came from? It is a mystery to this day!
ACTIVITY: Download SMS paperchain template.
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Read your favourite Christmas story while drinking a yummy hot chocolate!
December 17, 2020
Did you know… A Christmas Carol by world-famous English author Charles Dickens was first released in December of 1843
ACTIVITY: Go find your favourite Christmas story, and enjoy this yummy BBC Good Food Hot Chocolate recipe!
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Design and colour in your own Christmas tree!
December 16, 2020
Did you know… an angel or a star is often placed at the top of a Christmas tree.
ACTIVITY: Download and colour in your own Christmas tree.
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Have a board game day and have lots of fun!
December 15, 2020
Did you know…Monopoly is the most popular board game played by families in the UK at Christmas.
ACTIVITY: Play a board game, or you can download and play our SMS Christmas bingo game here!
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Bake some SMS Christmas moon and star cupcakes
December 14, 2020
Did you know… a Christmas cake is a heavy cake containing lots of dried fruit and usually having a covering of icing. It is made to be eaten at Christmas.
ACTIVITY: Recipe card for SMS Christmas moon and star cupcakes
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Create your own Christmas song playlist!
December 13, 2020
Did you know… Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” is the best-selling Christmas song with more than more than 50 million copies sold around the world.
ACTIVITY: Take a look at Smooth Radio’s Top 30 Christmas Songs to give you some inspiration for your own Christmas song playlist
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Sing your heart out with some festive Christmas Carols!
December 12, 2020
Did you know… the songs sung during Christmas are called Christmas Carols. One of the most famous carols of all time is “Silent Night”.
ACTIVITY: Download your Christmas lyrics for a festive sing-a-long!
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Christmas Jumper Day! Wear your best Christmas jumper – the sparklier the better!
December 11, 2020
Did you know… holly and ivy have been used to decorate homes since the 9th century because they symbolise everlasting life.
ACTIVITY: Don’t worry if you don’t have a Christmas jumper, here are some ideas and inspiration from Country Living to create your own DIY Christmas jumper!
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Decorate a festive Genny Bear
December 10, 2020
Did you know… a one-of-a-kind Christmas bauble hit headlines in 2009 as the world’s most expensive Christmas bauble. It cost £130,000!
ACTIVITY: Download and decorate a festive Genny Bear
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Host a Christmas movie marathon and get cosy on the sofa!
December 9, 2020
Did you know… the film ‘Elf’ has been voted the favourite Christmas movie of all time?
ACTIVITY: Snuggle on the sofa for your Christmas movie marathon. Need some inspiration for a good movie? Timeout recently published ‘The best kids’ Christmas movies‘ guide to help you choose.
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Complete our Christmas word search
December 8, 2020
Did you know… sometime during the 18th century, candles were used for the first time to decorate the trees for Christmas.
ACTIVITY: Download Christmas themed word search
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Take part in festive Christmas quiz with your family!
December 7, 2020
Did you know… it is believed that the three kings took 12 days to reach Jesus Christ’s birth place, and that is why we say “12 days of Christmas”
ACTIVITY: Play SMS Christmas Quiz
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Hang your SMS Christmas bunting!
December 6, 2020
Did you know… the traditional colors of Christmas decorations are red, green and gold.
ACTIVITY: Download SMS Christmas bunting
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Decorate an SMS origami angel
December 5, 2020
Did you know…Baby Jesus’ birth was announced to Mary by the Angel Gabriel
ACTIVITY: Make an SMS origami tree angel
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Pin the nose on Rudolph!
December 4, 2020
Did you know… Rudolph, the ‘Red-Nosed Reindeer’ has helpers too! Rudolph is in fact, Santa’s ninth reindeer. And there are eight other reindeers who help him. These are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen
ACTIVITY: Pin the nose of Rudolph (print out)
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Decorate a Christmas bauble!
December 3, 2020
Did you know… fir trees are decorated with lights and baubles at Christmas. Fir trees are evergreen and at Christmas they represent everlasting life.
ACTIVITY: SMS Christmas Bauble template to print
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Change your social media frame to an SMS Christmas selfie!
December 2, 2020
Did you know…a Christmas elf is known to be Santa Claus’ helper and live with him at the North Pole throughout the year.
ACTIVITY: Frame my Facebook Profile Picture
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Write a letter to Santa!
December 1, 2020
Did you know… Santa Claus was born in 270 AD. That means he is over 1,000 years old. It’s the magic of Christmas that keeps him alive and well.
ACTIVITY: Printable letter to Santa template
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