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Holidays at Home in Greater Derry 2021

From decorations, recipes, DIY activities and more. You can have an awesome holiday at home!

By Karyn Martin, Publisher, Macaroni Kid Derry, Jacqueline Richardson, Intern, Macaroni Kid Derry, Riley Saccoach, Intern, Macaroni Kid Derry November 25, 2021

There's plenty to see and do and buy in Greater Derry this holiday season, but sometimes it's nice to just stay home and cozy up to the holidays at home. There are so many ways to celebrate simply at home from making your own wreath to creating new holiday traditions. We've got this little guide which gives you so much awesome information on how you can celebrate safely at home. From decorations, DIY activities, at home party ideas and recipes–we've got you covered! We also have some great advice articles for all of us who need to help manage the emotions and expectations of our kiddos during the holidays. Enjoy!

Decorations

32 Creative and Crazy Ideas for Your Christmas Elf

Creating Cheer: 5 Ways to Decorate Your Homes Windows

Twist up Yarn Twizzles for Holiday Decorating

Upcycled Cardboard Decorations

DIY Crafts

DIY Craft Stick Snowflakes

Easy to Make Holiday Gift: Homemade Gingerbread Playdough

Hanukkah Craft~ Pasta Menorah

Holiday Fun in 2021: Ugly Mask Party

Spruce up Holiday Gift Bags with These DIY Curly Ribbon Tags

Create a New Tradition

CandleTime: An Easy and Fun Family Tradition For All

Home Party Ideas

Holiday Party Decorations Printables

How To Play Dreidel 

10 Ideas for Throwing A Great Virtual Party from Home

Ugly Mask Party

Parent Tips 

Coping With Grief This Holiday Season 

How to Get Your Kids Excited About a Pre-Holiday Toy Clean Out

7 Ideas For Where to Hide Gifts This Holiday Season

Is a Pet on Your Child's Christmas List? 

Recipes

Cookies and Milk Fudge: A Yummy Twist on Holiday Tradition

Eats: Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bites

Pretzel Wreath Appetizer

Santa Claus Cookies

Sweet Potato Latkes: A Sweet Twist on A Traditional Recipe

Plan Ahead

New Year, New You: Ideas to Keep Your Family Healthy in 2022

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