Trick or Treat

I got the idea for this while waiting for trick-or-treaters to show up for candy - "Wouldn't it be funny to dress up as Santa Claus and give out candy canes on Halloween?" I didn't actually do it, but I did draw this comic and included a joke about how quickly people (and stores) transition from Halloween decorations to Christmas decorations.

Handprint Reindeer

This craft might keep someone entertained for a few minutes ... or it might not. Especially if those few minutes are a delay while waiting to open presents. Good luck.
This picture is related to the 'Handprint Menagerie' I posted in October.

Gift Wrapping

It's a bit late for Hannukah and just barely in time for Christmas, but here it is.
Also, a funny note about the making of this blog post: I almost titled it 'Gift Warping'. That would have been something completely different!

Snowman Fingernails

It's Frosty the Manicure!

Getting Carded

I assume everyone who's ever heard of cards understands the basic principle of folding paper in half and writing on it, but here are a few more suggestions to help ... refine your technique.

Rudolph's Extra Verse

The most beloved of secular Christmas carols now has an extra verse that totally changes its message.