Christmas Activities to do as a Family

1. Go See DAVID Together — Then Talk About Your “Giants.”
Make one night during break a family outing to see the new animated film DAVID. When you’re home with hot cocoa, take ten minutes to ask: What giant am I trusting God with this next season?
It’s simple, grounding, and opens the door for meaningful connection.

2. Alpha vs. Omega Christmas Game Night.
Share one of T Bar M’s favorite traditions with the people you love. Most families will naturally fall into one team, so make it bigger — invite friends, cousins, neighbors, or grandparents over and introduce them to our favorite red and blue tradition.

Split into teams, gear up in your colors, and play a few easy, camp-style competitions:

Relay races through the house

Christmas-themed Minute-to-Win-It

Candy-cane pick-up relay

Musical Backs to your favorite Christmas tunes

Keep score, celebrate wildly, and expect the tide to turn at least once. It’s the kind of friendly chaos that feels like summer fun wrapped in Christmas lights.

3. Family Campfire With a Story Swap.
Gather around a fire in the backyard or turn down the lights, and light a few candles for an indoor campfire. Invite everyone to share:

“One moment this year when I saw God at work/school…”

“One thing I want to grow in next year…”

“One memory I never want to forget…”

Roast some marshmallows or make oven-made s'mores and you've got instant campfire magic.

4. A “Love God, Love Others” Countdown Chain.
Make a paper chain with a simple act of love or service on each link and tear one off every morning during the break.
Ideas:

Pray for someone

Help a sibling

Write a note to a family member or neighbor

Do one unexpected act of kindness

It’s a hands-on way to practice the heart of T Bar M at home.

5. Create Your Own 2025 “Session Video.”
Just like the end-of-week highlight videos your campers get each summer, make your family’s own version for 2025:

Gather your favorite photos + videos

Drop them into a simple slideshow app

Add music and captions

Watch it together with popcorn

Kids feel celebrated. Parents see God’s faithfulness. Everyone ends the year remembering the good.

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