A little December, together
One small ritual. A few things you already own. No need to turn December into a second job.
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Pick something you would actually like to repeat: a paper ornament, a short activity, a note for someone. Start there. Leave room for the days when dinner is the whole plan.
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Twenty-four Christmas activities to make, notice, help and enjoy together. Choose your pace; the calendar is not in charge.
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Six pages for Christmas words, pictures and wishes. Print a letter, draw a picture or leave a little thank-you.
English PDF · 6 pages in each paper size
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Eight indoor clues, familiar hiding places and a shared finish. No race, score or bought prize required.
English PDF · 10 pages in each paper size
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Twelve festive designs for names written by hand, with matching outline versions for a quieter finish.
English PDF · 5 pages in each paper size
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One card after breakfast or a shared activity on the weekend is a workable start. You do not need a new purchase for every day.
Gather the paper, pencils and supplies you already have. Read the activity first and let an adult prepare anything that needs cutting or setting up.
Skip, swap or repeat an activity. There is no catch-up homework for family time.
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These are researched suggestions from Smiling Tree, not products we have hands-on tested. All four ornaments are decorations, not toys, and are not intended for children under 3. Keep them out of younger children’s reach.
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Snowflake Ornament. A wooden snowflake with custom text engraving, approximately 4 × 4 inches. A red ribbon and gift tag are included. Choose a family name and year, or a short thank-you message.
Not a toy. Not intended for children under 3.
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Baby's First Christmas Footprint Ornament. A footprint-shaped ornament engraved with a baby’s name, birth date and optional details, approximately 2.75 × 4 inches. It is a keepsake for the adults—not a baby toy. Check the seller’s available engraving options before ordering.
Not a toy. Not intended for children under 3.
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First Christmas in New Home Ornament. A two-piece wooden house-and-key ornament, approximately 3.5 × 4.25 inches. Add the address to the key; an optional message can go on the back. Check the spelling, house number and year together before ordering.
Not a toy. Not intended for children under 3.
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Color-Your-Own Christmas Ornaments. Five wooden shapes: a snowman, gingerbread man, elf, snow globe and Christmas tree. Ribbons and instructions are included. Plan your own paints or markers; they are not listed in the set contents. An adult should prepare and accompany the activity.
Not a toy. Not intended for children under 3.
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See Color-Your-Own Christmas OrnamentsRead it twice. Check the name, spelling, address and year in the seller’s order fields. A gift message is only useful if it says what you meant.
Check delivery for your address. Production time and shipping time are separate. We have no confirmed 2026 Christmas order cutoff and cannot promise Christmas delivery. Check current timing, shipping charges and taxes with the seller.
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Buying nothing extra is also a complete plan. The shared activity can be the tradition.
Product details checked on October 13, 2026 against Smiling Tree’s official product pages, linked in the labeled recommendations above. Options and availability can change. We have not hands-on tested these ornaments.