And Christmas means extra food, extra fun, and loads of laughter and love. And Greek mothers/grandmothers like nothing more than to have their large families gather around the table eating traditional favorites they have lovingly prepared. She’s the author of three children’s books, (with 6 more in the making) a mother of five children, and her eight grandchildren affectionately call her “Yaya.” She is Greek and Greek mothers and grandmothers are the pillars of their homes and the matriarchs of their families. Here is a Yaya (grandmother) who loves baking and crafting with her grandkids at Christmastime. Choose crafts that are festive, simple, and involves cutting, gluing, drawing, coloring, writing, and even sewing. Or, as a grandma–do you like to craft? Most grandkids LOVE to craft–especially when it’s with grandma.

Many grandchildren learn the fine art of cooking while in the kitchen with their grandparents. If you’re a grandparent–check out these 12 ideas and if they “fit” for you–incorporate them into your own festivities with your grandchildren! Grandparent Activities: Cooking, Baking & Craftingĭo you have a favorite holiday recipe for cookies, cakes, candies, or pies you can make with your grandkids around the holidays? Dig out those recipes, plan a day, and invite the grandkids over to bake and cook to their heart’s content. Here are three dedicated Grandma’s, Yaya’s, and Nana’s who create extra special memories for their grandchildren around the holidays. Christmas Grandparent Activitiesĭo you remember the traditions and activities that your grandparents did with you at Christmas? Whatever activities you engaged in, undoubtedly you remember sharing those memorable moments with people you love best. Grandparent activities around the holidays are something grandchildren look forward to. Today, more than ever grandparents play an important role in their grandchildren’s lives especially around holiday time. Each name holds within it feelings of love and deep devotion.Īccording to Roma Hanks, Ph.D., grandparenting is one of the most important family roles of the new century. These are “terms of endearment,” that children all over the world call their grandparents by.

What name do you call your grandparents? Nonna and Nonno? Savta and Saba? Mawmaw and Pawpaw? Baba and Gigi? Yaya and Papoús? Here are three grandmothers and 12 Christmas grandparent activities to make the holidays unforgettable. Inside: Grandparents and Christmas are synonymous with excitement! And what creates a holiday that rings with laughter and fun are the celebration of memorable traditions with loving grandparents.

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