12/21/2025
With holiday hubbub in the home stretch, visits with your parent are a welcome way to reset and focus on the people we love.
Here are six simple, joyful ways to make your holiday visit sparkle – because time together really is the best gift of all!
🎶 Sing or hum familiar carols – Music lights up the brain like a string of twinkling lights – sparking memories, conversation, and smiles.
🍪 Sip cocoa and decorate cookies – Invite them to pick the sprinkle colors or taste-test the icing – there’s no wrong way to make a sweet moment.
📔 Look through family photos – Flip through albums or scroll old snapshots on your phone – it can open the door to great stories.
🧶 Make a holiday craft – make a wreath, paint stones with festive messages, or fill a jar with handwritten wishes for the new year.
🍿 Watch a classic movie – Pop the corn, grab a cozy blanket, and cue up a favorite you both love.
🎴 Read holiday cards aloud – Let the cheerful greetings and personal notes from far and near fill you with the holiday spirit.
