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Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and for children in particular it is a magical time. Children get to experience all of the magic and joy of Christmas with fresh eyes and making the house festive and fun in December is crucial as a parent. 

If you have kids, you’ll know that the most exciting and stressful time of Christmas is buying the gifts. Kids usually want a lot of things for the season, but finding the right gift to make them happy can be a challenge. 

Today we have some wonderful gift ideas to add to your bucket list for christmas this year, and hopefully this will help you out if you feel stuck for ideas. 

A gaming console 

The first and one of the most obvious gift ideas is a gaming console. A gaming console can be great for many reasons – including the fact that all the family can enjoy using it. If your child Ioves to play games like Assassin’s Creed, Mario Kart, or Animal Crossing – a console is a wonderful gift that will keep them entertained for hours and hours. 

A musical instrument 

If you have a child who is creative and is interested in music – one great idea is to buy them a musical instrument. From a drum kit to an electric guitar – there are so many instruments to choose from and this can be a unique gift for your child that they will cherish for years to come. If your child has a passion for music, a musical instrument could be the ideal way to help them get inspired and maybe even turn their love into a full time hobby. 

A remote control toy 

For younger children, it can be difficult to weed out the good ideas from the bad when there are a myriad of choices available to you. Remote control toys such as a helicopter or a car are always great choices for your kids, and this kind of toy can keep them occupied for hours. One particularly great version of this is a remote control car that your child has to build, this will get them interested in the workings of a remote control toy as well as allow them to paint and decorate their new car however they want to. This is a more fun and personal gift and also can be a project that you do together with your child one weekend. 

Roller skates 

It’s safe to say that wheels and children are always a winner. Whether it’s a drivable mini, a bike, or a scooter – there is something about traveling on wheels that is more fun than walking. With that in mind, why not treat your child to a fancy pair of roller skates this winter? Roller skates can be such a fun gift to give and your child can use them while out and about or they can simply head to a local roller skating rink and enjoy their new toy there!

A tablet 

If you have a child who is starting high school or they are often studying for exams, a nice gift to give them this Christmas would be a tablet. A tablet can be used as a mini computer of sorts and this means your child can use it for their reading, revising, and they can also use it to play their favourite games and wind down at the end of the day. A tablet is a diverse and special piece of kit and one that is well worth the investment for your child. 

A trip away 

If you want to celebrate an important year or simply rid yourself of memories of the pandemic – a trip away as a family is a wonderful gift for your child. A simple weekend trip will bring you all closer together and your child can relax and enjoy a new setting. You can also keep your child safe while away with a tracking app (information online) and have some fun exploring somewhere new!

Board games 

Some kids love their technology, but actually a lot of kids will enjoy a good old board game as a Christmas gift. There are lots of brilliant Christmas board games out there like Pictionary, Trivial Pursuit, and even Monopoly with different themes such as Pokémon or Harry Potter. You can have a lot of fun picking out unique board games or even card games that the whole family can play together on Christmas Day and beyond. 

Movies and music 

Kids love to be stimulated, and movies and music are always winning ways to do this. Buying them a movie or a voucher for music is a great gift, and you could even give them a subscription to something like Disney Plus where they can access all of their favourite movies and tv shows too. 

Also, many parents like to plan a family movie outing for their kids to enjoy at the cinemas for a fun and relaxing experience. Furthermore, you can even choose to show classics to your kids. Many people plan their movie outings at Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema, which runs documentary features and classics. As a result, they get an enjoyable experience as a family. 

Books 

Books are like a magical pathway to a whole new world – and if you buy your child a book for Christmas they can escape from their real life and explore whole new realms. Books are great for several reasons, including child development and improving creative thinking skills. When you purchase a book for your child at Christmas it will be a gift as well as an educational tool for them to use. 

Art supplies 

If you have a child who loves to draw and paint, why not get them a wonderful set of art supplies for Christmas? Pens, pencils, paints, and paper can be found super easy at stationery shops or online and they will make the perfect gift for a creative soul. Allow your child to be occupied for hours and hours as they explore new medium and hone their artistic skills! 

A science project 

Science is something that is so valuable to our world, and for a child it can be a wonderful gift. You can find plenty of fun science projects such as Crystal making or a worm farm – all of which will be great ways to teach your child about the world in a fun way. 

Heather Brummett

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