I love Christmas for so many reasons, but one of the big factors is the time we spend as a family.
One thing we like to do, is something active with everyone together. This could be a family walk, a 5k race, playing in the house. We like to move as well as relax. It is good for everyone. Bringing laughter, installing healthy habits, creating memories. Don’t get me wrong, I do also love good food, a Christmas movie and living in the themed pyjamas, but adding a little bit of movement to each day can really enhance your mood and bring everyone together.
Here are some ideas to help you get started.
- Go on an urban walk and find your favourite Christmas lights throughout the town.
- There are many walks held or dipping in the water on boxing day. See what you have locally.
- If you have little ones, musical statues is great fun with festive music. It gets them moving and can bring a lot of laughs.
- Sainsbury’s have brought out these lovely small Christmas themed ‘Grow your own boxes’. Get the kids in the garden and grow your own reindeer food.
- Go out on a woodland creatures themed walk. Look out for the Robins and Holly. Maybe (following all rules) forage for your wreath.
- Have the radio playing whilst you are prepping all the food. It will get you moving, I promise! Get everyone making mince pies together.
- In our town, they have an outdoors Christmas ‘dangerous dads’ morning. Do you have any local groups where the family can attend to get you exploring nature.
- If you have family who love computer games, get the active games out to get people playing on their feet.
- Hide some elves on the shelves in the woods and allow the family to go off and find them.
- There are hints there may be another ‘Beast from the East’ this winter. If we find ourselves in luck of a white Christmas. Be sure to wrap up and get outdoors. Build a snowman and have that snow fight. Enjoy! I know we will be!
If you have more ideas, please do share them. We would love to hear what you do as a family to keep moving!
Have a wonderful Christmas
Kt