December 4 – Santa’s List Day

Santa’s List Day is Today!

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HOW TO CELEBRATE SANTA’S LIST DAY STEP-BY-STEP

•  Purchase Santa’s wish list things.
•  Read “Why It’s OK for Kids to Believe in Santa Claus.”
•  Visit The North Pole Times and see if you’re naughty or nice.
•  Email Santa!
•  Write a letter to Santa at USPS Operation Santa.
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Santa’s List Day is always a bit of a nail-biter! After all, you’ve been putting in the work to stay off the naughty list, but it’s a close game every year. You try to be kind and do your best every day, but considering how busy life can get sometimes you don’t want to leave anything up to chance. Who knows what might end up on that list?

Will you make it onto the nice list or will you have to answer for all the misdeeds of the past year? Fortunately, Santa’s List Day only comes once a year so if you stay on your best behavior from now until then, your chances are looking good. Here’s hoping it’s a merry outcome for everyone!

SANTA’S LIST DAY:  A BRIEF HISTORY OF SANTA CLAUS

Santa Claus has a long, festive history that dates all the way back to the 3rd Century! Despite his larger-than-life, jolly figure today, Santa’s original purpose was quite different. In ancient Turkey and European nations, he was known as Saint Nicholas, patron saint of children. He would personally visit homes with gifts during Christmastime.

Over time, Saint Nicholas evolved into Father Christmas in England and Sinterklaas in Holland. Stories of this legendary figure eventually made it to America, where he became known as Santa Claus – a plump old man dressed in a red suit who gifted presents with the help of his magical reindeers on Christmas Eve. Today, Santa is a beloved holiday icon worldwide – but he still remains true to his origins!

100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE SANTA’S LIST DAY

1. Letter Writing to Santa: Sit down and write heartfelt letters to Santa Claus, expressing your wishes and dreams for the holiday season.
2. Christmas Cookie Decorating Party: Gather friends and family for a festive cookie decorating party, complete with an assortment of cookies, icing, and sprinkles.
3. Secret Santa Gift Exchange: Organize a Secret Santa gift exchange where participants draw names and surprise each other with thoughtful gifts.
4. Holiday Movie Marathon: Cozy up with loved ones for a marathon of classic holiday movies, complete with popcorn and hot cocoa.
5. DIY Ornament Crafting: Get creative and make your own holiday ornaments to decorate the tree or give as gifts to loved ones.
6. Santa’s Workshop Craft Fair: Host a craft fair featuring handmade gifts and goodies, allowing guests to shop for unique presents while supporting local artisans.
7. Christmas Carol Karaoke: Gather around the fireplace and sing your favorite Christmas carols karaoke-style, spreading joy and holiday cheer.
8. Holiday Baking Extravaganza: Spend the day baking a variety of festive treats, from gingerbread cookies to peppermint brownies, to share with friends and family.
9. Outdoor Ice Skating: Bundle up and hit the ice for a fun-filled day of outdoor ice skating with friends and family.
10. Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt: Hide the Elf on the Shelf around the house and challenge family members to find it in a festive scavenger hunt.
11. Holiday Lights Tour: Take a tour of the neighborhood to admire the dazzling displays of holiday lights and decorations.
12. Gingerbread House Competition: Host a gingerbread house decorating competition with friends or family, complete with prizes for the most creative designs.
13. Christmas Tree Farm Visit: Visit a local Christmas tree farm to pick out the perfect tree and enjoy festive activities like hayrides and hot cider.
14. Holiday Storytime: Gather children for a cozy holiday storytime featuring classic tales like “The Night Before Christmas” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”
15. Cookie Swap Party: Host a cookie swap party where guests bring their favorite homemade cookies to share with others, exchanging recipes and treats.
16. Santa Photo Booth: Set up a festive photo booth with props and costumes for guests to take pictures with Santa Claus and capture precious memories.
17. DIY Stocking Decorating: Provide plain stockings and decorating supplies for guests to personalize their own stockings, creating unique holiday keepsakes.
18. Christmas Charity Drive: Organize a charity drive to collect donations for those in need, such as toys for children or food for families, spreading kindness and holiday cheer.
19. Holiday Trivia Night: Host a holiday trivia night with questions about Christmas traditions, songs, and movies, challenging guests to test their knowledge.
20. Hot Chocolate Bar: Set up a DIY hot chocolate bar with an array of toppings like marshmallows, whipped cream, and candy canes for guests to customize their own cozy drinks.
21. Santa’s Workshop Toy Making: Set up a craft station where kids can make their own toys or gifts to donate to charity, spreading joy and generosity during the holiday season.
22. Cookie Decorating Contest: Hold a cookie decorating contest with different categories like most creative, best tasting, and most festive, allowing guests to showcase their decorating skills.
23. Christmas Tree Trimming Party: Gather friends and family to decorate the Christmas tree together, sharing stories and memories as you hang ornaments and trim the tree.
24. Holiday Scavenger Hunt: Create a holiday-themed scavenger hunt with clues and riddles leading to hidden treasures or treats around the house or neighborhood.
25. Letters to Santa Storytime: Read classic children’s books about writing letters to Santa Claus, inspiring kids to share their own wishes and dreams for the holiday season.
26. Santa’s Workshop Escape Room: Work together as a team to solve puzzles and challenges themed around Santa’s workshop, racing against the clock to escape.
27. Christmas Charades: Act out holiday-themed words or phrases while others guess in this classic party game of charades with a festive twist.
28. Gingerbread House Decorating Contest: Compete to create the most elaborate and festive gingerbread house, using candy, icing, and other edible decorations.
29. North Pole Scavenger Hunt: Search for hidden treasures or clues related to the North Pole and Christmas, leading to a special surprise or prize.
30. Holiday Trivia Pursuit: Test your knowledge of Christmas traditions, history, and pop culture with a trivia game focused on holiday themes.
31. Reindeer Ring Toss: Take turns tossing rings onto reindeer antlers or other festive targets in this fun and challenging outdoor game.
32. Santa Says: Play a holiday-themed version of Simon Says, with commands given by “Santa” for players to follow or perform.
33. Christmas Bingo: Mark off squares on a bingo card featuring holiday symbols, characters, or words as they are called out, aiming to get a line or pattern to win.
34. Elves vs. Reindeer Relay Race: Divide into teams of elves and reindeer and compete in relay races featuring festive challenges like sack races or present wrapping.
35. Candy Cane Hunt: Hide candy canes around the house or yard and challenge players to find them all, with the winner receiving a special prize.
36. Santa’s Sleigh Ride Obstacle Course: Navigate through an obstacle course designed to resemble Santa’s sleigh ride, testing agility, speed, and coordination.
37. Christmas Movie Trivia Wheel: Spin a wheel to select categories of Christmas movie trivia questions, challenging players’ knowledge of holiday films in this entertaining game.
38. Holiday Word Scramble: Unscramble holiday-themed words or phrases as quickly as possible, competing against friends or family in a race against time.
39. Frosty the Snowman Freeze Dance: Dance along to holiday music, freezing in place whenever the music stops, and resuming when it starts again in this festive twist on a classic game.
40. Pin the Nose on Rudolph: Blindfolded players try to pin Rudolph’s nose in the correct spot on a poster, with the closest placement winning a prize.
41. Santa’s Sack Relay Race: Race to fill and transport Santa’s sack with presents or objects from one end of the room to the other, working as a team to be the fastest.
42. Christmas Movie Emoji Pictionary: Guess the titles of popular Christmas movies based on emoji clues in this entertaining and creative game of Pictionary.
43. Jingle Bell Toss: Toss jingle bells into holiday-themed targets or containers, aiming for accuracy and precision to earn points or prizes.
44. Santa’s Memory Match: Flip over cards featuring holiday images or symbols and try to match pairs in this classic memory game with a festive twist.
45. Snowball Toss Challenge: Set up targets and take turns tossing “snowballs” (white paper balls) to score points in this fun and active indoor game for all ages.
46. Christmas Eve Eve Bingo: Play a special game of bingo themed around Christmas Eve Eve, with squares featuring holiday activities or traditions.
47. Holiday Trivia Slam: Divide into teams and answer rapid-fire trivia questions about Christmas songs, movies, and traditions in this fast-paced game.
48. Naughty or Nice Balloon Pop: Pop balloons filled with slips of paper indicating whether players are “naughty” or “nice,” with special challenges or rewards for each category.
49. Christmas Pictionary Relay: Take turns drawing holiday-themed pictures on a whiteboard or paper while teammates guess the word or phrase, competing against other teams in this lively game of Pictionary.
50. Holiday Scavenger Hunt: Create a scavenger hunt with clues leading to hidden holiday-themed items or treats, encouraging players to explore and enjoy the festive spirit of the season.
51.  Santa’s Workshop Mason Jar Snow Globe: Create miniature scenes inside mason jars with tiny Santa figurines, trees, and fake snow for charming snow globes.
52. Reindeer Handprint Ornaments: Use brown paint to make handprints on ornaments, transforming them into adorable reindeer with googly eyes and red pom-pom noses.
53. Elf Hat Party Favors: Craft mini elf hats out of felt or paper, filling them with treats and goodies as delightful party favors for guests.
54. Christmas Countdown Calendar: Design a festive countdown calendar with pockets or envelopes for each day leading up to Christmas, filled with small surprises or activities.
55. Pine Cone Reindeer Decorations: Turn pine cones into cute reindeer by adding googly eyes, red pom-pom noses, and antlers made from twigs or pipe cleaners.
56. Santa Beard Advent Calendar: Make an advent calendar featuring Santa’s beard, with cotton balls glued on each day until it’s full and Santa is ready to go.
57. Holiday Wreath Making: Gather greenery, ribbon, and ornaments to craft beautiful holiday wreaths to hang on doors or walls for festive decor.
58. DIY Christmas Crackers: Create personalized Christmas crackers using toilet paper rolls, wrapping paper, and small gifts or treats for fun and festive party favors.
59. Snowflake Window Clings: Cut snowflake shapes out of white craft foam and stick them onto windows for easy and temporary holiday decorations.
60. Gingerbread House Making Station: Set up a station with pre-made gingerbread house kits and plenty of candy decorations for a fun and festive activity.
61. Santa Hat Chair Covers: Sew or glue red fabric into Santa hat shapes to cover the backs of chairs, adding a whimsical touch to holiday decor.
62. Christmas Tree Yarn Pom-Pom Garland: Make colorful yarn pom-poms and string them together to create a festive garland to decorate the tree or mantle.
63. Holiday Greeting Card Making: Get creative with paper, stamps, and embellishments to design and make personalized holiday greeting cards for friends and family.
64. Snowman Mason Jar Luminary: Paint mason jars white and decorate them to look like snowmen, adding candles inside for charming luminary decorations.
65. Felt Christmas Tree Advent Calendar: Cut out felt tree shapes and ornaments, then attach Velcro dots for an interactive advent calendar that kids can decorate each day.
66. Cookie Cutter Stamped Wrapping Paper: Use holiday-themed cookie cutters and paint to stamp festive designs onto plain wrapping paper for unique gift wrap.
67. Candy Cane Reindeer Ornaments: Turn candy canes into adorable reindeer ornaments with googly eyes, red pom-pom noses, and pipe cleaner antlers.
68. Christmas Cookie Decorating Kits: Assemble kits with cookies, icing, and decorations for a fun and easy DIY activity or festive party favor.
69. Jingle Bell Door Hanger: String jingle bells onto ribbon or twine and tie them onto a wooden hoop for a cheerful and festive door hanger.
70. Felt Santa Gift Card Holders: Sew felt into Santa shapes and add pockets to hold gift cards, making cute and practical holiday gifts.
71. Holiday Mason Jar Candle Holders: Decorate mason jars with paint, glitter, or ribbon, then place candles inside for charming candle holders.
72. Christmas Tree Advent Calendar Garland: Hang mini fabric pouches or envelopes from a string or garland to create a whimsical advent calendar to count down the days until Christmas.
73. Paper Plate Santa Claus Masks: Cut out holes for eyes and a mouth in paper plates, then decorate them to look like Santa Claus faces for festive masks.
74. Holiday Shadow Box Dioramas: Create miniature holiday scenes inside shadow boxes with figurines, fake snow, and tiny decorations for charming wall art.
75. Joyful Holiday Banner: Cut out letters spelling “Joy” or “Noel” from colorful paper or felt and string them onto ribbon or twine to make a cheerful holiday banner for decorating.
76.  Santa Hat Brownie Bites: Bake mini brownies and top them with strawberries and whipped cream to resemble Santa hats, perfect for a festive and sweet treat.
77. North Pole Cupcakes: Decorate cupcakes with blue frosting and candy cane stripes to represent the North Pole, adding a sprinkle of edible glitter for extra magic.
78. Festive Holiday Cheese Platter: Arrange a variety of cheeses, crackers, fruits, and nuts on a platter, garnishing with sprigs of rosemary or cranberries for a festive touch.
79. Christmas Tree Fruit Platter: Arrange slices of kiwi, strawberries, and grapes in the shape of a Christmas tree on a platter, serving with yogurt dip for a healthy and colorful snack.
80. Rudolph Rice Krispie Treats: Shape Rice Krispie treats into reindeer heads and decorate them with chocolate candies and pretzel antlers for a whimsical and delicious dessert.
81. Holiday Wreath Veggie Tray: Arrange a variety of colorful vegetables in the shape of a wreath on a platter, serving with dip in the center for a festive and healthy appetizer.
82. Santa Belly Oreos: Dip Oreo cookies in red candy melts and add a white chocolate belt buckle for a fun and easy no-bake dessert inspired by Santa’s iconic belly.
83. Festive Hot Chocolate Bar: Set up a hot chocolate bar with mugs of hot cocoa and a variety of toppings like marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and candy canes.
84. Candy Cane Chocolate Truffles: Make homemade chocolate truffles flavored with peppermint extract and rolled in crushed candy canes for a decadent and festive indulgence.
85. Snowman Cheese Ball: Shape a cheese ball mixture into a snowman shape and coat it with shredded cheese or chopped nuts, adding pretzel sticks for arms and a carrot nose for a whimsical appetizer.
86. Peppermint Bark: Layer melted white and dark chocolate on a baking sheet and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies, then chill until set and break into pieces for a sweet and minty treat.
87. Holiday Pinwheel Sandwiches: Roll up tortillas with cream cheese, cranberry sauce, and sliced turkey or ham, then slice them into pinwheels for a tasty and festive finger food.
88. Christmas Tree Pizza: Shape pizza dough into a Christmas tree shape and top it with sauce, cheese, and colorful vegetables like bell peppers and cherry tomatoes for a fun and festive meal.
89. Gingerbread Pancakes: Make fluffy gingerbread pancakes flavored with molasses, cinnamon, and ginger, serving with maple syrup and whipped cream for a festive breakfast or brunch.
90. Santa Hat Strawberries: Dip strawberries in white chocolate and add a dollop of red frosting on top to resemble Santa hats, serving as a cute and easy dessert.
91. Holiday Caprese Skewers: Thread cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves onto skewers, drizzling with balsamic glaze for a fresh and colorful appetizer.
92. Cranberry Brie Bites: Fill mini phyllo cups with brie cheese and cranberry sauce, then bake until bubbly for a delicious and elegant holiday appetizer.
93. Christmas Tree Veggie Pizza: Spread cream cheese or ranch dressing on a pizza crust and arrange chopped vegetables in the shape of a Christmas tree for a festive and healthy snack.
94. Snowflake Sugar Cookies: Bake sugar cookies in the shape of snowflakes and decorate them with royal icing and sparkling sugar for a classic and festive holiday treat.
95. Penguin Pops: Dip Oreos in black candy melts and add candy eyes and orange candy melts for feet and beaks to create adorable penguin pops, perfect for a festive dessert.
96. Holiday Bruschetta: Top slices of toasted baguette with a mixture of diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, and balsamic glaze for a colorful and flavorful holiday appetizer.
97. Candy Cane Marshmallow Pops: Thread marshmallows onto candy cane sticks and dip them in melted chocolate, then roll them in crushed candy canes for a sweet and festive treat.
98. Eggnog Cheesecake Bars: Bake eggnog-flavored cheesecake bars with a graham cracker crust, serving them chilled with whipped cream and nutmeg for a decadent dessert.
99. Christmas Morning Breakfast Casserole: Layer bread, eggs, cheese, and breakfast meats in a casserole dish and refrigerate overnight, then bake in the morning for a hearty and comforting breakfast.
100. Holiday Punch: Mix together cranberry juice, orange juice, ginger ale, and sparkling water in a punch bowl, adding slices of citrus fruit and cranberries for a refreshing and festive drink.

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