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Learn the Mysteries of Winter Weather

Holiday weather can be the most fun part of the season. Whether it’s snowing, 

raining, or sleeting, you can have fun while you learn about winter weather. 

Discover the combination of ingredients that’s necessary for a winter storm to 

develop.

Choose Tradition Over Material Things

Make this holiday season more about your family and less about material 

things. Instead of creating a wish list of gifts you would like, try to help your 

family understand the spirit of giving by focusing on family traditions.

Give Gifts From the Heart

Do you need gift ideas? Don’t feel pressure to spend a lot of money. The best 

gifts show the person that you know them well and like them a lot. Visit this 

cool Gift Giving Guide for a list of low-cost ways to give great gifts.

Eat and Stay Healthy During the Holidays

During the holidays, yummy food and tasty treats are everywhere. It would be 

easy to let healthy eating habits slide, but holidays can still be healthy. Visit 

Kids.gov for some tips to help you and your family stay on track with good 

eating habits. And don’t forget to wash your hands with soap and water for 20 

seconds. This will help you from spreading germs.

Track Santa

With Santa Tracker you can follow Santa on his Christmas Eve journey in 

Google Maps or Google Earth. Explore YouTube videos and photos from each 

place Santa visits and track his route to watch him fly around the world.

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Find this online at: www.kids.gov/holidays

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Be a Smart Shopper

During the holiday season there are lots of great sales, but just because you 

see it doesn’t mean you have to buy it. Following the crowd can be expensive. 

Instead, invent your own style. You don’t have to always own the same things 

as everybody else.There are ways of getting what you want without paying a 

lot for it. Find out what kind of spender you are and get more tips on how to 

shop smart.

Keep Your Pets Safe During the Holidays

There are lots of fun things going on during the holiday season. You may have 

decorations, plants, and foods that usually are not around the rest of the year. 

Some of these holiday items can be harmful to your pets. 

Visit Kids.gov for advice on how you can protect your pets.

Go Green and Help Save Our Planet

The holidays are a time of celebration but that doesn’t mean we have to be 

wasteful. Green can be your holiday color and you can help save our planet. 

Visit the Green Holidays Program to get smart ideas on how you and your 

family can go green this season.

Help Others by Donating to a Charity

The holidays are a time of giving and receiving. Talk to your parents or teachers 

about giving a donation to a charity. Yes, you can give money but there are 

lots of ways you can help others. By giving your time and energy, you could 

help raise money or become a volunteer. No matter what you are interested in, 

there’s probably a charity that helps support something you think is important. 

For more ideas on how you can get involved, visit Kids.gov.

Have More Fun Making Dinner

Dinner with your family during the holidays is always fun, but helping get 

everything ready for the big meal can be a lot of fun too. You can help plan the 

menu, set the table, and lend a hand in the kitchen. Get more ideas on how 

you can help make your holiday dinner even more special at Kids.gov.