Something shifts when you have kids during the holidays. Suddenly, Christmas isn’t just about twinkling lights and shopping lists—it’s about reliving the magic through their eyes. Every song feels a little more cheerful, every ornament more meaningful, and every tradition carries more weight because now you’re passing it down to your little ones.
In our house, Christmas is full of little rituals, both big and small, and this year we found an extra sprinkle of joy thanks to a PJ Masks twist on a few of our favorite holiday activities. If you’re looking for festive ideas that are fun, easy, and guaranteed to hold your kids’ attention (without requiring a Pinterest-level craft skill set), here are some traditions to try with your family.
Writing Letters to Santa
The letter to Santa might be the most timeless holiday tradition of all. My daughter Layla looks forward to it every December—carefully writing down her wish list, folding her letter, and imagining Santa reading it at the North Pole.
What makes it even more special is revisiting the letter after Christmas morning. She loves checking off the things Santa managed to deliver and giggling about the surprises he added on his own. It’s a sweet way to remind her that the magic of the season isn’t just about presents, but about hope and joy, too.
If your kids aren’t writing yet, don’t worry! They can draw their wish lists or decorate the letter with stickers, glitter, or their favorite characters. The key is making it theirs.
A Tree for the Kids
In our home, we have two Christmas trees: one that I lovingly call the “grown-up tree” (where I fuss over matching ornaments and twinkle lights), and another that belongs completely to the kids.
This year, their tree is pink, and it’s filled with handmade treasures, colorful baubles, and ornaments that wouldn’t necessarily make the cut on my “styled” tree. But you know what? It’s my favorite one to look at. Watching my girls decorate with so much pride and creativity is a holiday joy all on its own.
One of the highlights this year was adding PJ Masks ornaments. The girls had so much fun coloring and assembling them, and because I swapped glue for double-sided tape, it was mess-free and frustration-free (a total win for mom!). They hung them proudly, and now every time we pass by that pink tree, we smile a little wider.
Handmade Holiday Cards
There’s something truly special about receiving a card in the mail, especially for kids. My girls absolutely light up when they see their name on an envelope, so this year we decided to send holiday cards to their friends.
The best part? They got to make the cards themselves. With some printable PJ Masks activity sheets, crayons, and a sprinkle of imagination, we had an afternoon of coloring, cutting, and crafting. By the end of the day, we had a stack of cheerful cards ready to drop in the mailbox.
It was simple, fun, and a beautiful way to spread holiday cheer beyond our home. Plus, the anticipation of waiting for their friends to get the cards made it even more exciting.
Why Simple Traditions Matter
Here’s the thing I’ve learned as a parent: the magic doesn’t come from elaborate, Instagram-worthy projects. It comes from the moments when your kids are laughing at the table, glue stick in hand, or when they proudly point to their ornament hanging on the tree.
That’s why I love incorporating simple activities like these into our holiday season. They’re doable (no stress, no perfection required), engaging enough to keep kids interested, and most importantly, they create memories.
And when you tie in something your kids already love—like their favorite PJ Masks characters—it adds an extra layer of excitement that makes the tradition feel uniquely theirs.
Final Thoughts
Christmas has always been a magical time of year, but experiencing it with kids takes it to another level. From letters to Santa and handmade ornaments to personalized holiday cards, these little traditions have a way of creating the kind of memories that will stick with them long after the wrapping paper is gone.
So this season, don’t stress about making everything picture-perfect. Instead, lean into the joy of simple, meaningful traditions. And if a set of PJ Masks pajamas or activity sheets happen to be part of your celebration—well, that just makes it all the more fun.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not about how polished your holiday looks—it’s about how much love and laughter fills the room.
