{"id":8558,"date":"2025-12-22T04:19:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T03:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8558"},"modified":"2025-12-23T15:38:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T14:38:14","slug":"ideas-and-tips-for-christmas-day-downtime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/ideas-and-tips-for-christmas-day-downtime\/","title":{"rendered":"Ideas And Tips For Christmas Day Downtime"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The tree is up, the gifts are wrapped, and the big morning is almost here! But keeping spirits bright all day long takes a little bit of extra planning. Looking for some festive indoor activities to keep kids entertained after they\u2019ve opened their gifts? You\u2019ll love our ultimate list of ideas and tips for Christmas Day downtime!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 10 ideas and tips:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#hunt\">Go on a Christmas scavenger hunt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#cookies\">Decorate Christmas cookies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#game\">Play a board game<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#story\">Read a story<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#sweets\">Go on a sweets hunt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#bingo\">Play Christmas Bingo<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#table\">Make decorations for the table<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#nose\">Play pin the nose on the snowman<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#fort\">Build a pillow fort<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hunt\">1. Go on a Christmas scavenger hunt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-any-lane-5727956.jpg\" alt=\"Child receiving Christmas gift\" class=\"wp-image-8570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-any-lane-5727956.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-any-lane-5727956-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Before Christmas Day, either write your own scavenger hunt clues or find a Christmas-themed hunt online. Then, make cards, maps and any other preparations your particular hunt might require. On the big day, set your children off on a festive adventure &#8212; kids love a challenge, and it&#8217;s even better if there&#8217;s a fun prize at the end!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cookies\">2. Decorate Christmas cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-jill-wellington-3309805-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread people\" class=\"wp-image-8571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-jill-wellington-3309805-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-jill-wellington-3309805-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s nothing as sweet as decorating some delicious cookies on Christmas day! To save time on the day, bake the cookies the night before &#8212; this way, you won&#8217;t have to wait for them to cool off before getting started. Get out the icing, sprinkles and other decorating items and prepare to get messy! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"game\">3. Play a board game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/liar-liar-pants-on-fire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/liarliar.jpeg\" alt=\"Liar Liar board game\" class=\"wp-image-7632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/liarliar.jpeg 815w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/liarliar-300x180.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/liarliar-768x462.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Board games are a wonderful way to fill some time! Pick an old classic from your shelves, or for something new, try <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/liar-liar-pants-on-fire\" target=\"_blank\">Liar! Liar!<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/i-spy-eagle-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I Spy Eagle Eye<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"story\">4. Read a story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-nicole-michalou-5765883.jpg\" alt=\"Children reading on a sofa with Christmas tree in background\" class=\"wp-image-8576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-nicole-michalou-5765883.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-nicole-michalou-5765883-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no shortage of brilliant Christmas stories and poems, from classics like &#8216;Twas the Night Before Christmas to more modern offerings. If your children are able, get them to read aloud &#8212; performing for others can be great fun! Or, if everyone wants to relax, you could find an audio version of a story online. Shut your eyes and prepare to be transported!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sweets\">5. Go on a sweets hunt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-brigitte-tohm-247076.jpg\" alt=\"Striped candy canes in the shape of a heart\" class=\"wp-image-8577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-brigitte-tohm-247076.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-brigitte-tohm-247076-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For a high-energy indoor activity, try sending the children on a sweets hunt. Hide some sweets all over the house &#8212; just as you would for an Easter egg hunt &#8212; and then see if they can find them. This game also works with small toys and trading cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bingo\">6. Play Christmas Bingo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-miesha-maiden-290220.jpg\" alt=\"Green tinsel with decorations\" class=\"wp-image-8579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-miesha-maiden-290220.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-miesha-maiden-290220-300x232.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Who doesn&#8217;t love a good round of Bingo? Print some Christmas-themed Bingo cards &#8212; there are loads of templates available online &#8212; or make your own. And don&#8217;t forget to rustle up some fun prizes for the winners!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"table\">7. Make decorations for the table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-picjumbocom-196648.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas table set with festive decorations\" class=\"wp-image-8580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-picjumbocom-196648.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-picjumbocom-196648-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re sitting down for Christmas dinner later in the day, spend some time in the morning making decorations for the table. Look up some origami tutorials on YouTube to transform ordinary cloth or paper napkins into swans or snowmen. Craft a beautiful DIY centrepiece with plants and flowers picked from the garden. The possibilities are endless!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nose\">8. Play pin the nose on the snowman<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-adriaan-greyling-760110.jpg\" alt=\"A light-up snowman\" class=\"wp-image-8582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-adriaan-greyling-760110.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-adriaan-greyling-760110-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This easy, festive game is perfect for some indoor fun. Use white paper or card to draw and then cut out a big snowman. Give the snowman a hat, eyes, and a mouth and stick him on the wall. Next, make some carrot noses with a separate sheet of paper. Once you&#8217;ve cut them out, place double-sided tape on the back. Now, each player must take turns being blindfolded and trying to stick a carrot nose in the right spot. Whoever gets closest in each round is the winner!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fort\">9. Build a pillow fort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-elly-fairytale-5859798-1.jpg\" alt=\"Family embracing near a Christmas tree\" class=\"wp-image-8584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-elly-fairytale-5859798-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-elly-fairytale-5859798-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Building a fort with duvets and pillows is fun at any time of the year, but it&#8217;s especially magical when the fort is stationed near a lit-up Christmas tree. In the evening, everyone can snuggle up with some good books and hot chocolate and enjoy the warm, festive glow!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For some brilliant Christmas gifts for kids, check out what&#8217;s popular on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/popular\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our website<\/a>!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">How does Christmas Day end? <strong>With the letter &#8216;Y&#8217;!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/jokes\/\" style=\"background-color:#18aa1d\">WICKED UNCLE JOKE FACTORY<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The tree is up, the gifts are wrapped, and the big morning is almost here! 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