Ten Kid Crafts for Christmas You Need to Try

The countdown for Santa's visit has begun. Here are 10 ideas to keep little hands busy during this hectic season. They are simple to make and don't require a lot of special materials. Kids will feel like a part of the celebration, especially if they present a few of their creations as gifts.

1. Glitter Pine Cone Ornaments

Materials:

pine cones

glitter

clear-drying glue

hot glue, glue gun

Christmas Cut & Paste Coloring/Story Book {Free}

First Grade and Fabulous has put together fun Christmas coloring/story book that can be printed out on your printer.

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Free Photo with Santa at Houlihans on December 22 (12 PM - 4 PM EST)

Bring the kiddies into Houlihan's tomorrow, December 22th, from 12 PM - 4 PM EST to get a Free Photo with Santa and a Free keepsake photo frame.

Free Santa Personal Phone Call or Message

Santa will make Free Personal Phone Calls to North American phone numbers between 8 AM and 9PM.

Santa will also send personal messages on Google+ and email 24 hours a day

Free Christmas Carols Printable Songbook

RadRoadTrips.com has created a Christmas Carols Songbook for the kids, that is the perfect travel companion during the Christmas holiday.

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Inside of the Free Christmas Carols Printable Songbook, you'll find lyrics for some of the most popular and beloved Christmas songs: “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” “Silent Night,” “Joy to the World,” and more.

Free Santa Tracker for Android

See Santa fly around your current location on map. Let your kids write to Santa and receive responses.

With the Free Santa Tracker, Santa will fly closer and closer to your place as the Christmas Eve gets near. Includes a countdown to Christmas.

Personalized Video Ecard From Santa {Free}

MagicSanta.ca is offering Free Personalized Video eCards from Santa!

Just enter a few details about your child (or other adult) and the Personalized Video Ecard From Santa will arrive via email.

Free Photo with Santa at Houlihans on December 15 (12PM - 4PM EST)

Bring the kiddies into Houlihan's tomorrow, December 15th, form 12PM - 4PM EST to get a Free Photo with Santa and a Free keepsake photo frame.

Free Breakfast with Santa at White Castle on December 15th (8:00AM -10:30 AM)

Eat Breakfast with Santa at White Castle! Visit a participating Castle location on December 15th from 8:00-10:30am and your kids can eat for free!

Watch Santa's Reindeer Live Camera Feed

Everyday through December 24th, you can watch as Santa Claus feeds the reindeer, through the official Santa's Reindeer Live Camera Feed!

Watch, as Santa feed the reindeer at the following times:

PST (Pacific) – 8AM, 3PM & 6PM
MST (Mountain) – 9AM, 4PM & 7PM
CST (Central) – 10AM, 5PM & 8PM
EST (Eastern) – 11AM, 6PM & 9PM
GMT UTC – 4PM, 11PM, 2AM

You can also get your children's name(s) listed on the Reindeer Nice List and share holiday greetings through photos while visiting the reindeer cam.

Free Letter to Santa From Toys “R” Us

Help your child get in the holiday spirit by writing a letter to Santa!

Toys “R” Us is giving your child the chance to write their very own FREE LETTER TO SANTA CLAUS, telling him what they’d like to to find under the Christmas Tree on Christmas morning!

Free Build Your Own Snowman Printable

Spoonful, coutesy of Disney, is offering a Free Build Your Own Snowman Printable.

The Build Your Own Snowman printable includes a snowman scene and accessories that include facial expressions, clothing, hats & hands pages.

Santa's Nice List Guide & Personalized Christmas Calendar {Free}

Package From Santa.com is offering a free Santa's Nice List Guide & Personalized Christmas Calendar!

Santa's Nice List Guide - Your child’s will receive a personalized ‘Santa's Nice List Guide’ that will inspire good behavior.

Free ElfYourself Calendar

The most popular free holiday eGreeting site, ElfYourself.com is back for yet another year and making the memories last for everyone with a FREE custom calendar from OfficeMax.

11 Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids to Make {Free!} eBook

Finding easy Christmas crafts and activities you and your kids can enjoy together is the best way to make their Christmas season merry, bright, and memorable.

Free Photo with Santa at Earth Fare Today (4:00PM - 8:00PM)

Santa will be at Family Dinner Night at Earth Fare tonight, December 6th from 4-8pm! Bring the kids and have their photo taken with Santa for free!

Find your local Earth Fare location.

Printable Nativity Play Set and Story Packet

The Prepared Not Scared blog has created a fun, printable set of Nativity Story figures and a Nativity play to go along with it.

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Free Personalized Video Message from Santa Claus

"It's the 5th anniversary of the PNP - Portable North Pole console, experience the magic in offering a free personalized video message from Santa Claus to your loved ones!"

Portable North Pole has an innovative way to keep your child's faith in Santa Claus alive with a Free Personalized Video Message from St. Nicholas himself.

7 Easy Christmas Crafts eBook

All Free Christmas Crafts has a fun, free Christmas crafts eBook that you can download from their site.

7 Easy Christmas Crafts eBook is filled with cheap, easy Christmas crafts for kids and inexpensive craft ideas.

Santa's Wonderland Event at Bass Pro Shops

Back for 2012 are the wonderful free events held for the holiday season at Bass Pro Shops

Santa's Wonderland Event returns for its 5th magical year with all the fun games, activities, crafts and free photo that makes this a much sought after event by families.