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Holiday Cheer kit

'Tis the Season

Twinkling lights and festive cheer—it’s no wonder it’s considered the most magical time of year. Add a dash of IU spirit to your celebrations with the activities and crafts in our holiday cheer kit and make every moment merry and bright.

Wish Lists

Download an accessible and fillable PDF version of the "Dear Santa" wish list

Blank letter in the shape of a paper scroll with "Dear Santa" on the first line

Download an accessible and fillable PDF version of the "A list for every wish" wish list

Blank wish list

Homemade Hot Cocoa

Recipe

Makes 4 cups

  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup hot water
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups milk or non-dairy milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix and heat in saucepan

Top with:

  • Mini marshmallows
  • Whipped cream
  • Crushed candy canes
  • Caramel
  • Chocolate chips
Hot cocoa recipe

Stovetop Potpourri

Brighten your mood and make your home smell like the season with stovetop potpourri! These scent blends are a natural way to bring the aromas of the outdoors inside.

  • Harvest: cinnamon, red apple, nutmeg, cloves
  • Cozy: vanilla bean, star anise, cardamom, cinnamon
  • Fresh: lemon, thyme, rosemary, vanilla
  • Wintertime: cranberries, orange, pine, rosemary, ginger
Stovetop potpourri recipes

Reverse Advent Calendar

Each day, add an item to a box. On Christmas Eve, donate the contents to a food bank.

Download an accessible and fillable PDF version of the following reverse advent calendar

Reverse advent calendar for donations

Movie Bingo

Use these four bingo boards while watching your favorite holiday movies this season!
Holiday movie bingo board
Holiday movie bingo board 2
Holiday movie bingo board 3
Holiday movie bingo board 4

Gift Tags

Cut out cards, use a hole punch to attach with a ribbon or adhere with tape.

Download an accessible and fillable PDF version of the following gift tags

holiday gift tags printable cutouts

Printable Convo Starters

Print and cut out these conversation cards to spark unique discussions with your family and friends as you spend time together this season. Use the blank cards to create your own prompts!

Download an accessible and fillable PDF version of the following conversation starters

Printable conversation starter cards
Printable conversation starter cards with blank cards to write your own prompts