WATCH A VIDEO.A short, kid-friendly video can really drive the point home.

Bake some gingerbread as gifts for family and friends and get kids involved in decorating. And use the repurposed jars or homemade wrapping paper to giftwrap them.

HOMEMADE PUZZLES. Instead of throwing away greeting cards, cut them up and make a homemade puzzle. Cereal boxes are great for this, as well.

Spend time as a family talking about everything that was done over the last 24 days as you prepare for Christms morning.