Home For The Holidays With PBS KIDS

The holidays are here, and with them come opportunities to create memories that sparkle! PBS KIDS shares fun and creative ideas to help you celebrate with your family. You’ll find festive hands-on activities to keep little hands busy, delicious recipes to share, and booklists for family story time. Explore a treasure trove of inspiration, complete with snazzy wrapping paper featuring your favorite characters and articles designed to make this season joyful and stress-free for parents. Discover ways to turn simple moments into magical traditions!

Looking for holiday DIY projects to enjoy with your kids? These delightful hands-on activities are simple to make and charming enough to give as gifts. Each project is designed to spark creativity, encourage togetherness, and bring a little extra warmth to your home this season. These ideas turn ordinary afternoons into magical holiday moments.

Holiday traditions are the heartbeat of the season. It's those little rituals that make this time of year feel extra special. Whether you are baking cookies together, reading a story by the glow of the tree, or crafting ornaments, these moments become the memories our families cherish most. Creating traditions doesn’t have to be grand or complicated. Finding simple, joyful ways to connect and celebrate being together!

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The holidays can stir up a mix of emotions, such as joy, excitement, and sometimes stress. Between shopping lists and packed schedules, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. By slowing down and focusing on what truly matters: connection and shared experiences - you can create a more peaceful and joyful experience for your family. These ideas will help you make space for relaxation and time together.

Grief During the Holidays: How Parents Can Help Children and Themselves

Helpful Holiday Tasks That Kids Can Do

Helping Kids Focus on What Matters During the Holidays

How to Avoid Holiday Meltdowns

How Parents Can Simplify the Holidays

When the house feels festive, it’s the perfect time to gather in the heart of the home: the kitchen. There’s something so comforting about the smell of cookies baking or sharing a warm mug of cocoa around the table. Making holiday treats gives families a chance to slow down and savor the simple joys of the season. These recipes are all about creating those cozy moments that stay with you long after the last crumb is gone.

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Edible Marshmallow Dreidels

Frankie’s Winter Wonderland Cookies

Luna’s Traditional Holiday Fruitcake

Try Delicious Holiday Food Traditions From Around the World

There’s nothing better than snuggling up with a good book during the holidays. Sharing a festive story by the glow of the tree or winding down with a winter favorite before bedtime makes the season feel magical. These holiday booklists are packed with heartwarming tales, cheerful adventures, and stories that spark imagination.

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10 Favorite Holiday Picture Books

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Kwanzaa Books for Kids

This printable wrapping paper is a holiday win for every PBS KIDS fan! Imagine the excitement when your little ones see their favorite characters ready to be colored, decorated, and turned into festive wrapping for special gifts. It’s a fun activity that adds a personal touch to every present under the tree. Grab your crayons, markers, or glitter and let the creativity flow!

Holiday fun is even better when it brings together favorite characters, exciting adventures, and plenty of cozy cuddles. PBS KIDS’ special holiday shows fill the season with laughter, surprises, and heartwarming stories that families can enjoy together. Settle in and let the holiday magic unfold!

Arthur's Perfect Christmas

Plans are underway in Elwood City for the best holidays ever as Arthur, DW, their family and friends make preparations for perfect gifts, perfect parties and perfect family traditions for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and even “Baxter Day” (Buster and his mom’s special celebration). The only problem is, just like in real life, perfection is hard to attain and things start to fall apart.

"Curious George": A Very Monkey Christmas

Join George and The Man with the Yellow Hat as they count down the days until Christmas. There’s only one puzzle: neither of them can figure out what to give the other for a present. The Man is having trouble reading George’s wish list and George doesn’t have a clue about what to get for the Man who has everything. Maybe you can help!

"Weather Hunters": Christmas In Africa
Premieres 12/8/2025

When Dot and Al announce the Hunters are spending Christmas in Nigeria, Corky worries about skipping their usual cold-weather traditions. But as they plan an exciting celebration, Corky wonders: can she have a fun Christmas without snow?

"Wild Kratts": A Creature Christmas

It’s Christmas time and the Wild Kratts are taking a break from creature adventuring to celebrate. They are just beginning to open their presents when the Wild Kratts Alarm sounds. The villains, Zach Varmitech, Gaston Gourmand and Donita Donata are kidnapping all the baby animals to turn them into Christmas ornaments! Christmas will have to wait as the Wild Kratts spring into action to save their friends and get them home for Christmas.

Explore all the festive fun waiting for you on PBS KIDS for Parents and find more great shows on GPB and pbskids.org.