December 24th is... Christmas Eve, National Egg Nog Day, Last-Minute Shopper's Day, Sneak-A-Peek Day, National Chocolate Day, St. Adam's Day, St. Ignatius of Loyola's Day, Feast of the Seven Fishes (Italy)
PLUS - interesting books to read and free printables, paper crafts, kid crafts, activities, and coloring pages.
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Christmas Eve-- Christmas Eve is the evening or entire day before Christmas Day, the festival commemorating the birth of Jesus. Christmas Day is observed around the world, and Christmas Eve is widely observed as a full or partial holiday in anticipation of Christmas Day. Together, both days are considered one of the most culturally significant celebrations in Christendom and Western society. Many other varying cultural traditions and experiences are also associated with Christmas Eve around the world, including the gathering of family and friends, the singing of Christmas carols, the illumination and enjoyment of Christmas lights, trees, and other decorations, the wrapping, exchange and opening of gifts, and general preparation for Christmas Day. Source
Read: 'Twas the Night before Christmas
-- Beloved illustrator Jan Brett's version of The Night Before Christmas lets two mischievous elves add their rambunctious spirit to this familiar 1823 rhyming story. Here, Santa and his reindeer land on the snowy roof of a Victorian mansion in New England. While Santa delivers the toys inside, the elves and the reindeer frolic around the lawn, as a pig (earmarked for a girl named Jan) and a few alphabet blocks spill out of sacks into the snow. Santa swiftly reins in the mischief-makers and
away they all flew like the down on a thistle.Brett's richly illustrated borders are lavishly decorated with antique toys, ornaments, and sweet treats, all surrounded with twisting golden ribbons.
• Christmas Eve Box -- The perfect way to help excited little ones set the scene for Santa's arrival. The festive cotton bag is filled with a collection of essential items to prepare for the much-anticipated arrival of Santa on Christmas Eve. Put the wood sign on your door, fill the glass bottle with milk, leave some cookies on the Christmas plate, and sprinkle the magic reindeer food outside so Rudolf will find his way. Most importantly the magic key will ensure Santa can enter even if there is no chimney.• Santa Dreams Pillowcase -- Natural cotton pillowcase features printed Santa's sleigh, gold foil stars, Christmas trees and sweet Christmas poem. Perfect for Christmas Eve.
• Christmas Eve Coloring and Activity Books
Favorite Holiday Recipes
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Free Printables, Coloring Pages, Activities and Crafts:
🎁 Official NORAD Santa Tracker
🎁 Christmas Printable Bundle - Oh My Creative
🎁 Free Family Christmas Eve Kit
🎁 70 FREE Christmas Printables
🎁 Christmas | Free Coloring Pages | Crayola.com
🎁 Cookies For Santa + Free Christmas Printables
🎁 Free printable Christmas Eve checklist for kids
🎁 Kids' Christmas Activities, Games and Worksheets - Free For Kids
🎁 Twiz The Night Before Christmas {FREE PRINTABLE!}
🎁 Letter to Santa Printable Kit
🎁 Channel Mum's Christmas Printables
🎁 Printable Christmas Bingo – Holiday Inspiration
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National Egg Nog Day
- A day for enjoying the delicious traditional drink of the holidays called
Egg Nog! Remember this special drink holiday by getting out your punch bowl and stirring up some homemade Egg Nog! Most households only make this treat during the holiday season, so call up all your friends and family and get ready to share this sweet egg and milk drink!
Last-Minute Shopper's Day
- Today is a big shopping day as last-minute shoppers hurried to get last minute Christmas gifts. Many malls and shopping centers have extended hours and great deals in order to lure these shoppers.
Sneak-A-Peek Day
- Besides being Christmas Eve, it is also Sneak-A-Peek Day! If the suspense is getting to you, it's okay to sneak a peek at one of your presents under the tree... just don't get caught!
National Chocolate Day
- Chocoholics - if you count yourself in this group, and I hope you do, then every day should be National Chocolate Day!
