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The MyKidsTime Christmas hub: where to see Santa in Ireland, the traditions that make the season, easy festive baking, gift ideas for everyone on the list, crafts for every age, and the movies for the sofa nights in between. Save this page — we refresh it every year.
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Elf Town Dublin at the RDS
Elf Town returns to the RDS this Christmas with two magical experiences for families. We gave away a family pass in our summer competition — our winner’s visit story will appear here later this year. Read all about Elf Town Dublin.
Santa & Days Out in Ireland
- 50+ Magical Places to Visit Santa in Ireland — the definitive list
- Visit Santa and Stay Over — make it a night away
- Where to See Santa’s Reindeer Around Ireland — watch out for Rudolf
- The Best Christmas Lights Events in Ireland — wrap up and wander
- Sensory Christmas Shows, Santas and Pantos — calmer magic for kids who need it
Traditions & Christmas Magic
- How to Make a Christmas Eve Box — the modern classic
- 18 Christmas Eve Essentials While Waiting for Santa — the big night, sorted
- 21 Mischievous Elf on the Shelf Ideas — December’s daily giggle
- 101+ Elf on the Shelf Name Ideas — name the newest family member
- The Best Santa Tracker Websites — follow the sleigh
- How to Get Kids to Sleep Early on Christmas Eve — the impossible, attempted
- How To Tell Your Kids the Truth About Santa — for when the question comes
Food & Festive Baking
- 9 Tips to Save Time on Christmas Dinner — the day itself, calmer
- 10 Make-Ahead Christmas Recipes — freezer as secret weapon
- 15 Easy Christmas Recipes Everyone Will Love — crowd-pleasers
- Christmas Star Biscuits — bake with the kids
- Rudolph Buns — too cute to eat, almost
- 10 Christmas Bake Sale Ideas — school fair heroes
- 10 Homemade Food Gifts Kids Can Make — presents from the kitchen
Gifts & Wrapping
- 20 Christmas Gift Ideas for Teens That Aren’t Money — the hardest age, solved
- 10 Stocking Stuffers for Teens — small but right
- 10 Practical Teacher Gift Ideas — suggested by parents
- 20 Christmas Presents for Dad — beyond the socks
- 10 Homemade Gifts Kids Can Make — made with love, literally
- 12 Stunning Christmas Wrapping Ideas — the finishing flourish
- 12 Gift Tag Ideas to Make With the Kids — a crafty afternoon
Crafts for Every Age
- 10 Easy Christmas Crafts for Toddlers — tiny hands, big pride
- 15 Preschool Christmas Crafts — simple and sparkly
- Rudolph Hanging Decoration — a keepsake in the making
- Festive Style Tips for the Home — deck the halls properly
- A Toddler-Proof Christmas Tree — tips from parents who learned the hard way
Games, Movies & Family Fun
- 21 Festive Christmas Party Games — for the family gatherings
- 101 of the Best Christmas Activities — the season’s master list
- 50 Fun Christmas Activities — FREE Checklist — print and tick off
- 39 Great Family Christmas Movies Picked by Parents — the sofa schedule
- Christmas Jokes for the Cracker-Weary — ho ho ho
- Merry Christmas in 30 Languages — a little wonder for the world map
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