The excitement that children associate with Christmas does not seem to diminish much in middle and late childhood. Even streetwise 15-year-olds have been known to go dreamy eyed over the thought of bringing home the Christmas tree! Here are some ideas on how to decorate your club and make festive presents for family and friends.
THINGS TO MAKE
Festive branch
You don't need to go to the expense of purchasing a Christmas tree. Why not find a large, twiggy branch? Place it in a big flower pot, using some soil and stones to anchor it in place, and put it somewhere safe. Don't forget to decorate the pot by either painting it with bright seasonal colours or wrapping it with shiny tin foil. Wind some Christmas lights around the branch and then let the children decorate it with some of the following ideas.
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