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How to Draw: Christmas
For kids who want to draw it themselves.
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A Christmas Eve box with a drawing activity
Christmas Eve is long and kids are excited. A box opened after dinner, with something quiet to do, helps the evening wind down.
What goes in the box
One of the Christmas books, a pencil and eraser, a few colors, pajamas or socks if that is your family tradition, and a hot chocolate sachet. Keep it small: the point is a calm hour, not another big present.
Plan a short activity
Pick one character to draw together, such as Santa from How to Draw: Christmas or the snowperson from the tracing book. Set a stopping point before you start, so it does not turn into a battle at bedtime.
Leave a drawing for Santa
Finish by drawing something to leave out with the cookies. It is day 24 of our drawing countdown, and a nice way to close the evening.
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