Toy advent calendars are great for kids when it comes to counting the days down to Christmas. It can be a fun tradition to check out the calendar every morning and you can work in some sort of lesson or fun fact about Christmas as well.

In our house we have had a few different toy advent calendars and my kids have enjoyed every one of them. There actually are so many different advent calendars that you can choose from that feature all different types of toys for kids.

Every year I buy each one of my kids a different Advent calendar and most have been toy ones. I like the toy ones because you just don’t get the countdown aspect but you get toys your child can continue to play with even throughout the year.

Check out some the best toy advent calendars for kids for this Christmas season. There are ones for kids of all ages.

The Best LEGO Toy Advent Calendars

One of the most popular types of advent calendars for kids are LEGO toy ones. In fact, adults love them as well.

I have bought my boys the Lego Advent calendars for the past few years and even my almost-teen still loves getting the mini-figures and builds.

Check out the new LEGO Advent Calendars for 2019 including the LEGO Friends and the LEGO City sets.

LEGO City Advent Calendar 2019 LEGO Friends Advent Calendar 2019

There are more than just the 2 LEGO calendars above as well.

This year there is a new LEGO Harry Potter Advent calendar as well as a Star Wars Advent Calendar from LEGO .

LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 2019 LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2019

These specific LEGO sets are great for fans of all ages. Families will even enjoy opening these up each day to see what cool piece they got from their favorite movie.

LEGO does come out with a new advent calendar every year but there is nothing wrong with using a calendar from the past years.

They are not dated with a specific year so your child would never know. Sometimes you will find that the calendars from years past are cheaper in price than the current year.

Or you can even choose to get the current year LEGO calendar and then a different one so 2 of your kids don’t get the exact same one.

Here are a few more choices for LEGO toy Christmas countdown calendars for kids.

LEGO Friends 41102 Advent Calendar LEGO City Advent Calendar 60155

The nice thing about these advent calendars is that you can re-use the pieces year after year  to make your own Christmas sets and scenes.

In fact if you get the building block calendars for a few years your child can have their very own LEGO Christmas village with all their favorite characters and accessories.

My kids still play with the Christmas pieces and minifigures all year long and just add them right into their regular bin of LEGOs as well.

Playmobil Advent Calendars

Another great option for a toy advent calendar for your child is the Playmobil advent calendar. Just like the LEGO ones, they have different scenes and designs for the calendars to choose from.

What I really like about the Playmobil calendars is that there are ones that have all different themes not just Christmas related ones. There are ones with Santa and a holiday theme but you also have a dress up party one, a police one, and even a horse barn one.

There are some people who like the Playmobil ones better than the LEGO ones because you also get a backdrop with the advent calendar and they are usually cheaper as well.

These calendars have a backdrop along with other parts of the scene that you build and then have 24 special little toys that you add for every day up to Christmas.

Here are a few different Playmobil advent calendars to choose from.

Christmas Post Office Royal Ice Skating Trip Police Detective Scene Horse Farm

More Toy Advent Calendars For 2019

I came across a few more new toy filled Advent calendars for counting down the days to Christmas this year.

It seems like now companies are putting out new and unique calendars for all the popular characters and toys each year. You’ll be sure to find a toy that will interest your child from Barbies to Tsum Tsums and even favorite characters like Paw Patrol.

Marvel Funko Pop Advent Calendar

Funko Advent Calendar: Marvel 80th Anniversary

I already ordered this awesome Funko Pop advent calendar for my super hero obsessed 9 year old son. I know he is going to love the mini Funko pops of some of his favorite Marvel super heroes and villians.

This is a special Marvel 80th anniversary edition of the calendar and is perfect for any Marvel fan, both young and old.

It comes with 24 Pocket pops including characters like Iron Man, Captain America, Thanos, Spiderman, and so many more.

The thing that I really liked about this set was that although it is an advent calendar, the items that opened everyday aren’t just for Christmas time. They can be added to the kid’s collection of Funko pops or played with on a regular basis. You definitely will get your money out of the set.

Toy Story 4 Advent Calendar

Disney Toy Story 4

New for 2019, is this adorable Toy Story 4 advent calendar featuring all your favorite characters from the new movie.

Your child will get to unbox 24 mini figures and stickers including Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and the ever famous Forky.

These minifigures are great for younger kids ages 3 and up. They can definitely be re-purposed and added to the toy bin to play with all year long.

Hatchimals Advent Calendar

Hatchimals Colleggtibles – Advent Calendar

My youngest is obsessed with Hatchimals Colleggtibles so this is the calendar I will be buying for her this holiday.

This is a completely new Advent calendar for this year and really reflects one of the most popular lines of toys for kids.

There are a total of over 50 suprises that you get in this calendar with 24 different days to open.

There are 10 Hatchimals that you receive along with different accessories including  nests, paper crafts, accessories and stickers.

It does feature exclusive characters that won’t be available outside this Advent calendar, so this really is a must for any Colleggtible fan!

Paw Patrol Advent Calendar

Paw Patrol 2019 Advent Calendar For Kids

This is a new Pat Patrol Advent calendar for 2019 and comes with different figures and accessories than the one from the past years.

It’s awesome that they are putting out new calendars each year because it offers something different for fans each year. This year some of the pups are dressed up for winter and Christmas.

There are 24 surprises to open including the pups as well as winter accessories like sleds, a snowman, and other great characters from Adventure Bay… there is even a warm and cozy Chickaletta wearing a hat and scarf

Grinch Advent Calendar (Featuring Characters From New Movie)

Grinch Advent Calender

This is another really fun Advent calendar for kids as it features the characters from the new Grinch movie released last holiday season.

Of course most kids are familiar with the Grinch but this particular calendar is directly from the new cartoon movie. This would be a cool treat to add onto a special day of watching the movie at home with your kids.

You get 14 ornament sized figures from the movie including the exclusive Baby Grinch. You also get 11 accessories to go along with the figures to make your own Whoville play set.

The calendar even doubles as a pretty display background straight out of the movie.

Fisher Price Little People Advent Calendar

Fisher-Price Little People Advent Calendar

If you have a younger child, this may just be the best toy advent calendar for toddlers.

Little People figures are perfect for small hands and with this set you’ll find even 1 year olds can get into the celebration of counting down to Christmas.

In fact this would make a great first Advent calendar for kids.

The set comes with 24 Little People figures and accessories including Santa and Mrs. Clause and even an adorable cat and dog waiting to have some winter fun.

This kid’s advent calendar could even be a good way to introduce counting and numbers as well as celebrate the holidays.

Fisher Price Little People Nativity Advent Calendar

Fisher-Price Little People Nativity Advent Calendar

This is a new Amazon Exclusive Little People countdown to Christmas calendar that when completely opened provides your little one with a complete nativity scene.

There are 25 play pieces with the last one being opened on Christmas day to complete the Nativity set.

The box even provides a beautiful play set backdrop for displaying and playing with. This would be a great way to teach your young child or toddler about the birth of Jesus and the Nativity story at Christmas.

Fisher Price Little People have been around for many, many years and are perfect for toddler and preschool aged children.

Disney Jr. and Mickey Mouse Advent Calendars

Disney Mickey Mouse Advent Calendar Disney Jr. Advent Calendar Exclusive

It may be hard to choose which one your preschooler may like best this holiday season.

The Disney JR. calendar includes 30 different pieces from your child’s favorite shows including Doc McStuffins, Puppy Dog Pals, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. There are 11 mini figures as well as well as accessories and stickers.

The Mickey Mouse calendar also comes with 11 mini figures including Mickey and his pals. There are also accessories and stickers included in the other surprises.

I like that they are making more options for advent calendars for the younger toddlers and preschoolers and giving more options for their favorite characters.

Funko Fortnite Advent Calendar

Funko Advent Calendar: Fortnite

If you are looking for an Advent calendar for teens or pre-teens, this may be a really good option for all gaming fans. I know this would be a hit with my 13 year old son.

This is another Funko pop calendar, but this one features different Fortnite characters from the game.

These figures can be displayed all year long or your child may even enjoy playing his own Fortnite battles with the figures.

Nintendo Super Mario Advent Calendar

Nintendo Super Mario Figures

This is another good option for older kids or even teens who enjoy playing some Super Mario. This is anther new Advent calendar for kids in 2019.

There are 17 articulated mini-figures and 7 accessories to go with them. The box does double as a background for playing with the figures.

I know several adults that may even love this type of Advent calendar, bringing it back old school to their Mario playing days.

Harry Potter Funko Pop Advent Calendar

Funko Advent Calendar: Harry Potter 2019

Here is another really neat option for Harry Potter fans and counting down the days until Christmas.

This calendar is different from last years and there are Yule Ball themed pops for the 2019 version.

This set comes with 24 Harry Potter Pocket Pops from Funko. Some of the characters you can receive in this set include Harry Potter, Mr. Filch, Weasley twins, and Hermione.

Thomas and Friends Minis Advent Calendar

Thomas & Friends Fisher-Price

Thomas and Friends has been around for quite some time, but young fans of this tank engine will love this new Advent calendar featuring 6 special edition Christmas themed mini trains.

In total you get 24 cool mini engines but the special 6 Christmas themed ones are simply adorable and make this calendar a must-have for any Thomas fan. You can even hook all the trains up to each other and are able to play and roll them all around.

The box even doubles as a playmat area to run all the engines around the Island of Sodor.

Ryan’s World Advent Calendar

RYAN’S WORLD Pizza Advent Calendar

If you have a kid between the ages of 3-7, you most likely have heard of Ryan’s World. Well, this year, your kid can be just like Ryan and have their very on toy Advent calendar.

It features 24 different surprises including figures, accessories and even slime.

This is a new countdown calendar for 2019 and is sure to be a popular one with the younger kids who love Ryan.

Barbie Advent Calendars

There are actually a few different Barbie toy advent calendars.  Barbie usually comes out with a new and fun calendar each Christmas season, but you can also use the past calendars because they don’t have any specific dates on the calendar. Pick which one you think your child would like best.

The calendar option seen below is the new one for 2019 and features some really fun outfits and accessories and even some cute pet friends.

Barbie Advent Calendar 2019

What is different starting with two years ago is that the calendar actually comes with a Barbie doll on the first day that can be used for all the clothing and accessories you get from the calendar. This is a big improvement as the other calendars do not come with a doll and you have to use your own.

My daughter actually had the Barbie calendar from 2017 (which is the first one to offer a doll on the first day) and she loved it. She would dress the Barbie up in the complete outfits and really enjoyed seeing what career Barbie was going to be next.

Peppa Pig Advent Calendar

PEPPA’S Countdown to Christmas Calendar

Peppa and her family and friends are getting in on the holiday celebration with an adorable calendar that any Peppa Pig fan would love to get.

The calendar comes with 24 daily surprise toys including over 10 Peppa Pig figures. These are full size figures just like you would get in the Peppa toy playsets.

The calendar folds out to make a playset scene to place the figures on and can be used to play with after the holidays as well.

This is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who love Peppa as well as even younger kids who may not even be introduced to this cheeky pig yet.

Crayola Christmas Countdown Calendar For Kids

Celebrate your child’s creative side with this fun art calendar set.

There is over 24 different pieces that you get with this calendar including 2 model magic ornaments you can make as well as other ornaments and even Christmas finger puppets.

There is also gift tags, a letter to Santa for your child to write and more art accessories including crayons, markers, and paint to help your child decorate all their stuff.

What I like about this kids advent calendar set is that it encourages different activities that they can do for the holiday instead of just opening up a window and finding a toy.

Schleich Toy Advent Calendars

Schleich is a great company who makes wonderful toys to help kids learn and grow as well as get creative and use their imagination. They are widely known for their animal figures as well as other figures like mermaids and unicorns.

They just recently released a few different types of Advent calendars, which are simply beautiful.

Schleich Farm World Advent Calendar Schleich Horse Club Advent Calendar

This company is known for their quality toys as these aren’t your typical, cheap plastic figures. That being said, these calendars do tend to run a bit more than most other ones.

You’ll receive 24 different items to open in the calendar. For example in the farm world you get several farm animals as well as accessories like food.

There is even a new, cool dinosaur Advent calendar as well.

Schleich Dinosaurs

This new calendar would be awesome for any dino fan who not only loves dinosaurs but wants to learn more about them as well.

Hot Wheels Advent Calendar

Hot Wheels 2019 Advent Calendar Vehicles

Got a kid that loves cars? Then this Hot Wheels Christmas countdown calendar may be a huge hit in your house this year.

This is a completely new 2019 Advent calendar with all new cars and designs.

You get a total of 24 surprises in the calendar including 8 different Hot Wheels vehicles as well as 16 accessories to go with them.

New for this year is also a fold out playmat with the box so your kid can use their imagination and race their new vehicles through the snowy track.

Even More Toy Advent Calendars

It seems as the years go on now, there are more and more kid’s advent calendars that are coming out. Here are a few more I found (some are new this year and some are older) that may be perfect for your child.

Crayola Christmas Countdown Calendar Mini Jungle Animal Calendar Unicorn Toy Surprise VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels Advent Calendar Disney TSUM TSUM Advent Calendar Toys and More Girls Advent Calendar Mochi Squishy Toys Advent Calendar Star Wars Micro Force Advent Calendar Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards: Advent Calendar 2019

Tips For Using Your Advent Calendar With Kids

One really important tip that I offer to parents looking for toy Advent calendars for kids is to buy early!

This is especially true if you are looking to buy one of the new calendars for this year, because they will sell out quickly.

I learned this several years ago when I first started buying these toy calendars and couldn’t find a LEGO advent calendar in any of the stores anymore.  Now I buy as soon as I see them for sale so we don’t miss out.

The neat thing about these countdown calendars is that you can use them in conjunction with some other family Christmas traditions.

For example, if your family does Elf On A Shelf, your elf friend can bring the calendar to your child to help them countdown the days until Santa arrives. This would be a fun way to incorporate both holiday traditions to get your child excited about.

Toy advent calendars for kids are a great way to count down the days until Christmas and can be the perfect way to start a holiday tradition that your children can pass onto their own as they grow up.

I know that my kids (even as they grow older) always wake up looking forward to their new surprise for the day. In fact, most of the time we have to do the calendars first thing before even eating breakfast or getting ready for school because they can’t concentrate on anything else!

If you have younger kids, then be sure to check out my post on Advent calendars for toddlers as well.

There are a few different ways that you can safely put Christmas lights on your roof, but stapling is not one of them.

You may have seen the classic “Christmas Vacation” movie in which Clark Griswold uses his staple gun to make his whole house and roof shine from miles away with Christmas lights. But in real life extreme caution should be taken if you insist on using a staple gun to attach the lights.

There are a few reasons why I don’t recommend you staple your lights to your roof.

Why You Shouldn’t Staple Christmas Lights To The Roof

~Staples Damage Your Shingles~

The number one reason why you shouldn’t use a staple gun to attach your lights to your roof is because you can ruin your shingles. Even the smallest hole in your shingles can cause a leak under the  shingles. That means eventually water can get underneath and potentially into your home.

Even if the holes from the staples don’t let water in, the staples can weaken the shingles making them more prone to damage during inclement weather as well. That means when a thunderstorm rolls around you may just find shingles flapping in the wind.

Most singles are made to last anywhere from 20-30 years but if you start putting holes and staples in them you’ll find out that they won’t last even half that amount of time.

Unless you have several thousands of dollars to spare for a new roof, it’s probably not a good idea to staple anything onto your shingled roof.

~Staples Can Damage Your Christmas Light Cords Which Equals Fire/Shock Safety Hazard~

Another thing to consider before stapling your Christmas lights is causing damage to the cord on the lights as well.

You would never want to put a metal staple anywhere near an exposed cord as this is a complete fire safety hazard. A metal staple can easily send an electric current through your roof and home when exposed to electricity like that.

If you have used Christmas lights before you probably know that there are some cheaper ones where you will find exposed cord even before you put them up on your house.

It’s better to play it safe and keep your roof in good condition and use clips or other accessories to hang your lights. You’ll find that there is a way to hang lights on your roof no matter what it is made of without having to resort to a staple gun.

Use Christmas Light Clips and Other Light Attachments Instead of Stapling

Recommended Universal Light Clip

If you have a shingled roof or you plan on hanging your lights from the gutter, your best bet is to hang your lights with a universal light clip .

These clips can be attached to either the shingles or on the gutter without causing damage. They can also hold a variety of different lights from icicle lights to regular C7 or C9 strands.

The neat thing about these clips is that you can even easily remove them from the shingles or gutter and leave them on the cord strand so they are all set and ready to go next year.

You can usually buy these light clips for pretty cheap as a 100 pack usually will cost you around $10 (or sometimes less on sale). Compare this price to potentially having a leak in your home from putting staples in your shingles and you will gladly spend the money on clips.

If you have a metal roof, there are also magnetic clips that you can use to attach the lights as well. They are a simple magnets that sticks to the roof and then you simply slide the lights into place on the front of the clips.

If you do have a metal roof, check out my other ideas on how to hang Christmas lights from metal .

So, although, yes, you can staple your Christmas lights to your roof, it is really not advised at all. Not only will you find that professional roofers don’t recommend you do this but it can also be a safety hazard to your home and family as well.

So, put your staple gun away this holiday and instead get some clips and make your outdoor Christmas light display safer and better.

Although some toppers may be too heavy for some trees, there are a few different ways in which you can anchor your Christmas Tree topper so it stays upright in the exact spot you want.

These fixes work great for most tree toppers whether they just don’t want to sit straight or if you have kids or pets that tend to knock the topper loose.

Stop struggling with your tree topper when decorating your Christmas tree and instead learn how to get your Christmas tree to stay on your tree properly.

Quick Tree Topper Fix for Artificial Christmas Trees

If you have a fake Christmas tree you may only need a quick fix that takes a few seconds to get your topper on your tree.

Basically you want to take as many branches as possible from the top of the tree and really pack them into the base of the tree topper.

This helps to stabilize the topper instead of just having one or two branches that don’t fill up the whole base of the topper.

If you don’t like the look of this way you can also try to bend the branches in half to give a wider base for the topper as well.

This can also work for some real Christmas trees depending on the thickness of the tree at the top.

This quick fix may work for some tree toppers but there are still some that really need to be anchored down instead, so I have more solutions as well.

Use Floral Wire or Twine to Anchor Your Christmas Tree Topper

If you are still having trouble with your topper staying on your tree, you can use some different items to help anchor it to the tree and you won’t even be able to tell.

The first thing I recommend is floral wire. The green floral wire will blend right into the tree and you won’t even notice that it is tied onto the branches of the tree.

The nice thing about floral wire is that it doesn’t cost a whole lot and it can be used for other craft projects around the house as well.

**I recommend this super inexpensive spool of floral wire .

You can also use a strong twine or jute to keep the topper in place as well. With this you may be able to see parts of the twine but you can easily cover with your garland and ornaments.

All you have to do with the wire or the twine is simply tie it onto the base or cone of the topper in two different spots and allow for enough wire to hang down so that you can tie it onto the branches of the tree.

When tying the wire or twine to the tree go down several branches so that you can make sure you get a secure anchor. You can send the wire through the middle of the tree by the trunk or you can go down the back if no one will see it back there.

Simply, make sure you get a good, secure knot on the branches on each side of the topper so that it stays upright and secure on top of the tree.

As mentioned, you can always use ornaments, garland, or a bow to hide the twine if needed. You probably will not even notice the green floral wire but you can also use decorations to hide that as well.

Get A Straight Christmas Tree Topper With A Tree Topper Holder

Village Lighting Company Tree Topper Holder

Another good option for getting your Christmas tree topper to stay on and keeping it straight is using a good tree topper holder.

Not every holder is made the same though as I have come across some that don’t work any better than what the tree topper does.

I recommend the Twist-On Tree Topper Holder from Village Lighting Company .

Although this option is more expensive than using the floral wire, the holder can be used with different topper designs year after year. Plus, with this holder you don’t have to mess around at the top of your tree trying to wrap the wire around.

Of course, the holder is not that expensive and actually cost less than what most toppers cost.

It can be used on both artificial and live Christmas trees as long as the top is less than 1.25 inches in diameter.

It is made with a spiral design that simply screws on to your top tree trunk branches. It then has mix and match attachments to fit just about any style of topper.

This does a good job at securing and stabilizing your topper so you not only get a  straight position but you don’t have to worry about it toppling over with any movements.

There are people who have stated that this holder even works well for anchoring heavy Christmas tree toppers.

Make Your Christmas Tree Decorating Less Stressful – Important Christmas Tree Topper Tip

One of the most important things to keep in mind when choosing your tree topper is to make sure you don’t buy a topper that is too heavy or big for the size of your tree.

Even if you use the floral wire or the topper holder, a topper that is too heavy and can’t be supported by your tree just won’t stay in place.

If you have a miniature tree under 4 feet pick a topper that is on the lighter and smaller side. If you have a tree that is 5 feet tall or larger most toppers (unless really heavy or large) should be okay.

Even some of the best Christmas tree toppers need a little help every once in awhile especially with real Christmas trees that may not have even top branches.

If you pick a tree topper that isn’t unusually heavy, then the floral wire or the topper should make placing your tree topper on your Christmas super simple.

Not sure what tree topper to choose from for your tree? Check out some of my ideas for tree toppers:

Burlap Bow Christmas Tree Topper
Primitive Christmas Tree Topper Ideas
Make Your Own Ribbon Bow Tree Topper

Most Christmas light clips are made to be attached to either gutters or to a shingled or tiled roof that allows you to slip them underneath. With a metal roof you are not able to do this so those traditional clips won’t work for holding your lights.

What you need to do is to get the best Christmas light clips for a metal roof and make sure your lights will stay in the place and look beautiful all season long.

Magnetic Christmas Light Clips For Metal Roofs

My recommendation for your metal roof or even metal gutters are the specially made magnetic light clips.

You can buy these clips for Christmas lights in either C7 size or C9 size so you still have some variations in the types of lights you can hang on your home.

The clips feature strong magnets on the back that withhold the weather.

The front part features a simple clip to hold the string of lights in place.

The cool thing about these clips is that they can be used not only with metal roofs but can also work great on metal gates, fences, or metal gutters as well.

Being that they are magnets they are really simple to take off when you are ready to take down your Christmas lights as well.

Another plus of using these light clips is that you don’t have to worry about getting up on the metal roof to hang the lights. If you have a metal roof you may know just how slippery this type of roof can be.

These magnetic clips are more expensive than the cheap Christmas light clips for regular roofs that simply just hook under the shingles but that is due to having the magnet on the back. They one of the only few ways that you can hang lights on metal roofs.

If you do want to save some money and try an alternative to these magnetic clips, I do have another great recommendation as well.

Use Magnetic Hooks To Hang Christmas Lights On A Metal Roof

Another option that will work with most metal roofs is using heavy duty magnetic hooks to hold the strands of lights in place.

These hooks can be placed on the roof line and then you simply wrap the cord around them so that it stays in place. Once wrapped around one hook securely you can  place another hook where needed to get the desired look of the lights.

With these types of hooks though you don’t get the actual lights to stay in place but instead you are holding the cord in place. Then, you can adjust the lights to your liking so that they fall straight in line.

This does take a bit more work than simply place the lights in the clips, but people have found these hooks work better in extreme weather situations.

Keep in mind that most people find that these hooks work better in holding the lights into place as some of the light clips can be cheap and end up breaking since they are made of plastic. The hooks can support more weight and tend to be more heavy duty.

Also,using these hooks may end up being cheaper in the long run because these hooks can be used for all sorts of things besides just Christmas lights.

Both the clips and the hooks can work for hanging Christmas lights on metal siding as well, so keep that in mind as well.

How To Hang Icicle Lights On A Metal Roof

If you are looking to hang icicle lights on your metal roof you won’t be able to use the magnetic light clips shown above but you can still use the magnetic hooks to get your icicles on your house.

You can use the technique of wrapping the cord around the hooks as this can work well if you can strategically place the hooks in between the icicles hanging down. It may take some more time and patience but is definitely doable.

If you are looking to hang icicle lights, I really recommend you check out my DIY clip idea below as it works great for these types of lights.

DIY Idea For Hanging Christmas Lights On Metal

Another idea to hang Christmas lights on metal is to DIY it and make your own magnetic clips to hold the lights in place.

You would need medium size binder clips and a hot glue gun for this project. Glue the magnets on the back of the binder clips ( I recommend good binder clips to hold the magnet) and allow them to dry completely before attempting to use.

You can even skip one of these steps and check out these cool adhesive back magnets that don’t require a glue gun to get them to stick to the binder clips.

Once you have your magnetic clips made, then you would just simply place the magnet to the metal and run the light cord through the clips. Simply make sure to place the bulbs outside of the clips to get the best results.

Tips For Hanging Your Lights On Your Metal Roof

Once you are ready to hang your Christmas lights, it’s actually quite simple if you have bought the magnetic light clips or have even made your own.

All you have to do is place the clips on the roofline or the metal gutters and string the lights across where you want them to go.

Continue using the clips or hooks every so often so that the lights stay tight against the roof.

Some people may find that they need to clip every light into place but for some other people you may only need to clip every other light.

Remember to test out your strings of light before you start hanging them to ensure that they work properly .

This can save you a ton of stress if you hang a string of lights that doesn’t work.

Lastly, be sure to be safe while hanging the lights if you are going to be up on a ladder. Have another person available to help you hold the ladder and pass the clips up to you when needed to make the job safer and quicker.

Just because you have a metal roof doesn’t mean you can enjoy having Christmas lights on your home. Simply use any of these ideas listed above and you will smile every time you come up to your home as it shines bright for the holiday season.

But there are ways that you can happily remember and honor your deceased loved ones to make the holidays joyful again instead of sad and gloomy.

Just by doing some few simple activities you’ll find that you can cherish the memories you had with your loved one rather than just feeling sad about them not being here this year.

How To Keep Your Lost Loved One’s Memory Alive At Christmas

Make A Financial Contribution To A Charity In Your Loved One’s Name

Choose a charity or foundation that was near and dear to your loved one. You don’t have to make a huge contribution but you could use the money you may have spent on their Christmas gift this year and instead donate it to something you know they would have supported.

Hang A Memorial Ornament For Your Loved One On Your Christmas Tree

You can either make a special ornament for your loved one or you can choose from some very beautiful memorial Christmas ornaments. This can be a great way to include him or her in the tradition of decorating your tree and just have a little memorial to remember them each holiday season.

These types of ornaments even make nice Christmas gifts for your other family members or friends who may be missing someone as well.

Write A Letter To Your Loved One

If you have anything left unsaid or you simply  just want to let your loved one know what may be going on in your life right now, write them a letter. This is actually a really good way to deal with your grief and sort of let go of any unresolved feelings or just let your emotions out.

You can write the letter and then burn it or rip it up afterwards. You can keep it in a safe spot to look back on next year or you can even attach it to a balloon and send it up to Heaven.

Visit Their Grave With A Christmas Wreath or Flowers

Although your loved one may not be here on Earth anymore you can still honor them by keeping their grave site nice and even decorating it for Christmas with a small wreath or little decoration.

It can just be a small way you can help “brighten” up the grave site and let your loved one know you will never ever forget them.

Watch Their Favorite Christmas Movie or Listen To Their Favorite Christmas Songs

Get together with friends or family and celebrate your loved one by watching their favorite Christmas movie.

Or turn on some holiday tunes and reminisce about listening to their favorite Christmas songs together in the past years. You may just feel your loved one surrounding you as you get to relive those wonderful holiday memories.

Reach Out To Other Family Members To Share Memories With

Honor your loved one this holiday and share your memories with other people who loved him or her. You can even get together for a holiday dinner or lunch and cook your loved one’s favorite foods and just celebrate their life.

It can be cathartic to talk about different memories and you may even learn some new things about them from other people.

Consider Donating Some Of Your Loved One’s Items To Less Fortunate For The Holidays

After someone you love has passed away it can be hard to part with any of their belongings, but Christmas times is the perfect time to consider donating some of their items to people who are less fortunate. This way you can feel good that their belongings are helping other people instead of just being tossed away.

Of course you don’t have to get rid of everything as you I would recommend you definitely keep the “special” items but the other belongings can definitively be a help to others during the holidays.

You can even choose to give away some special belongings that they had to other family members or friends who would love to receive the keepsakes as a gift this Christmas.

Volunteer Your Time To Help You Stay Busy This Holiday

Most people find that holidays hit them the hardest when they are at home with not much to do. Instead of having that idle time this holiday season, volunteer to help an organization in your area.

It could be serving meals at a soup kitchen, stocking shelves at a food pantry, helping out at your church, or even volunteering your time at a local animal shelter. You may even find yourself enjoying it so much you choose to volunteer all year long and may even meet some new friends.

Continue On Your Christmas Traditions

Your loved one wouldn’t want you to stop all your Christmas traditions just because they aren’t here on Earth to celebrate with you. Instead, honor his or her memory by continuing on these traditions and even adding new ones that incorporate remembering your loved one into the holiday celebrations.

It can easy to want to stay home and not deal with parties and get-togethers or even decorate for the holiday, but being alone by yourself and not celebrating won’t bring your loved one back. But on the other hand, being with people you love during this time of grief you may just be able to smile and laugh again this holiday.

Embrace the family traditions and you may just feel your loved one’s presence as you go pick out that Christmas tree at your favorite tree farm or as you sit and pray at midnight Mass.

Keep A Gratitude Journal

When you are feeling lost and alone it can be hard to see the positive aspects of your life. But, by keeping a gratitude journal you can really remember how blessed you are in your life.

Each day you should write down at least 2 things that you are really thankful for in your life. It can be anything from a person or place to something small that happened to you that day. This helps you to focus on the positive and allows you to start training your brain to focus less on the negative.

Plus, you can come back and re-read your entries in your jounral for those days that are super hard and tough and you think you don’t have anything to be thankful for.

Frame Pictures Of Your Loved One and Give To Other Family and Friends Who May Be Grieving Along With You

Don’t only surround yourself with pictures of your departed loved one but share photos of him or her with other people who may be grieving over them this holiday as well.

You can even dig up some older pictures to frame and give out as Christmas presents and put a smile on other people’s faces.

Do Something Special For Yourself This Holiday

When you are grieving the loss of a loved one, especially if it was a spouse or close family member it can be hard to want to do anything special for yourself. But, be sure that you take some time out this holiday season and do something for yourself whether something small like getting a manicure or something a bit bigger like spending a weekend away at a bed and breakfast.

You can even do something for yourself that you know your loved one would have liked for you to do whether it is taking that trip to a place you both loved or buying yourself that gift that they have always wanted to buy for you.

Although the holiday season can be tough for anyone who has lost a loved one whether it was their spouse of 30 years or their parent or best friend, there are special ways that you can remember and honor your loved one and bring forth some comfort this Christmas.

Even though you may be the one person who knows your boyfriend the best it can still be hard trying to find the perfect Christmas gift for him. If you have a boyfriend in the military you can definitely find some gifts that not only relate to his military experience but also are just in general great gifts for a boyfriend.

I’ve come up with a guide of good gifts for military boyfriends whether you are fortunate enough to have him home with you this holiday as well as if you have to spend Christmas apart this year.

*Most of these presents also make great birthday gifts for your military boyfriend as well.

Good Christmas Gifts For Your Military Boyfriend

Framed Military Recognition Plaque

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These are just a few samples of the type of framed recognition plaques that you can choose from as there are other military branches to choose from such as the Marines and the Coast Guard. There are also other designs for these branches as well.

These frames are a great way for a girlfriend to honor their military boyfriend and give him a recognition gift for serving our country.

These gifts are special because they show you took extra time to get them personalized just for him.  This isn’t a gift that you just got at your local discount store but really took the time to get something to show him how much you appreciate him.

You’ll find that these frames can also be customized several different ways so you’ll be sure to find one to honor the service of your man.

You can find more options for these frames at Etsy.com .

Romantic Gifts To Let Him Know He Has Your Heart

If you want to go a bit more romantic with your Christmas gift this year, here are a few ideas to show how much you love him no matter how far or near he may be.

Personalized I Carry Your Heart  Dog Tag Necklace Set

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You can customize this hand stamped necklace with your initials as well as your boyfriend’s initials to make the gift extra special for both of you. This way each one of you can have a reminder of your love wherever you may be.

This makes for a great gift for any deployed military member as well as one who may still have to spend long hours away training or on other assignments.

This isn’t the only option for this necklace set either as there are also key chains and other designs to choose from as well.

Personalized Swiss Army Knife

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This is a classic, must-have tool for all men. Even if your boyfriend already has a multi-tool or pocket knife this gift has an extra special touch with the personalization.

It can be customized on the front and/or back with your man’s name as well as even your initials or a special date as well. It is laser engraved so the customization won’t wear off from use of the tool.

This is an excellent quality tool as well as it is an authentic Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. It comes with 15 tools in one and is still small enough to easily fit in the pocket of jeans or a coat.

Customized Engraved Wood Watch

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This watch has a classic but unique style in that it is crafted from walnut wood and finished off with a real leather band.

The watch can be engraved with your choice of a short note or with your name on the back of the face of the watch.

This makes it nice for a military boyfriend as he can wear it when he has to go away or is working for the day since it is a sturdy, quality watch. But it is also nice enough to be worn with dressier outfits as well.

These wood watches are becoming more popular with men but are still unique enough that you don’t see many around.

There are a few different style of wooden watches to choose from.

Unique Military Themed Christmas Gifts For Him

You’ll find all sorts of presents from ones that you can share with your guy to ones that he can use for all sorts of hobbies or interests he may have. You’ll find most of the ones below have some sort of reference to the military.

Keep scrolling down to see more present ideas that don’t have anything to do with the military but are great general gift ideas for your man.

Personalized 20mm Bullet Bottle Opener

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These are really fun in that the bottle opener is actually made from a 20mm bullet that is then engraved with a different symbol as well as can be personalized with a name or initials.

If you are looking for a Christmas gift for a military man then you would probably want to go with the American flag on the opener or even the skull with the flag on it.

This is definitely a different type of present and definitely shows some thought was really put into the gift. It’s something he can carry around with him or just leave at home for when he is relaxing during down time. The bottle opener is so nice that it can even work as a display item.

There are also other bullet bottle openers including a 50 caliber and a 30mm.

Military Challenge Coin Display Rack

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Your boyfriend will love showing off all his honers and achievements with this absolutely beautiful challenge coin display rack.

It will hold up to approximately 40 challenge coins and is perfect for that rustic American pride look. It can easily be mounted on the wall.

With this type of gift you are really showing your significant other how proud you are of him and want him to be able to remember all he has done for our country.

This really is a must-have item for any military member no matter how long they have been in the service.

You can also check out my Christmas gifts for veterans to find some other ideas on what to get your military significant other as well.

Customized Military Rank Underwear For Her

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So this really isn’t a Christmas present he will unwrap under the tree but is a great surprise that he can unwrap Christmas night in the bedroom.

He’ll know that you are all his with this gift.

This is a cute little surprise that you can add into another gift for your man to put a big grin on his face.

There are other customized underwear options as well with slightly different such as “Prperty of” as well as other sayings related to specific branches of the military.

This is a really fun gift for both you and him!

Personalized Military Engraved Extra Large Beer Mug

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If your boyfriend likes to enjoy a nice cold brew to relax on his time off, then check out this huge personalized beer mug featuring an American heroes design.

The mug can be customized with his name, title and even a date.

This is the type of gift that keeps on giving as he can use it all the time as well as even add it to a beer mug collection he may have displayed at home.

Along with this beer mug you should also check out the American heroes designed beer can and bottle holders as well.

More Christmas Gifts For A  Military Boyfriend

Here are a few more options when it comes to a good gift for your military boyfriend.

These gifts have a little less to do with being in the military but instead most are great Christmas gift ideas for any boyfriend.

If your significant other is going to be deployed anytime soon, keep scrolling below to check out even more gift ideas.

Tickets To Sporting Event or Concert

You can’t go wrong taking him to see his favorite band or singer or even getting him some good seats at his home team’s games.

Of course you can make this gift even more special by not only attending the event with him but buying a shirt or some type of apparel or accessory to go with the tickets.

Quality Bluetooth Headphones

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Bluetooth headphones are perfect for your boyfriend’s workout sessions whether he likes to hit the gym or run outdoors.

The nice thing about this gift is that he can use them for more than just his workouts. He can listen to music while commuting or even use for making phone calls as some even have a built-in mic.

There are lots of really expensive Bluetooth headphones but not all of them have great reviews. In fact some of the best Bluetooth headphones or earbuds don’t cost more than $30 but still do a great job at noise cancelling and not skipping while moving about.

Video Drone

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Drones have become quite popular in the past few years and for most guys they are simply just a lot of fun.

Between being able to fly the drone with the remote control and then also being able to take video with it, this is one Christmas gift that will be a hit.

The drone can simply be used for having fun but can also be used to take videos of special memories from parties with friends to even vacations.

Although you will find professional video drones can cost you several hundred dollars you can buy your guy an excellent rated video drone for under $100, like the one pictured here to the side.

Smart Watch

Keep your boyfriend organized and on time for training as well as his dates with you with a Smart watch.

These smart watches act as an extension of your phone that allows you to check email, texts, and even surf the web or play games.

They also have other benefits like being able to monitor your steps, hear rate as well as sleeping patterns.

Depending on what type of phone and devices your boyfriend use will depend on what type of Smart watch to buy.

If he is an Apple user and has an iPhone then go with an Apple watch series 2 .

If on the other hand you uses Android devices check out the Pebble Time smart watch which is compatible with both Android and Apple phones.

Fitbit

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Sort of staying on the smart watch gift you can also go with something a little different but just as cool and buy him a Fitbit.

A Fitbit allows him to track his activity from how many steps he has taken and how many calories he has burned. It also tracks things like sleeping cycles and certain versions also constantly track your hear rate.

This type of activity tracker is perfect for the active military guy who wants to keep on track with his physical training and not have to mess around with phone apps or anything of that sort.

Just like a smart watch though it also can be used in conjunction with your phone to see text messages, calendars alerts and even incoming phone calls.

It comes in several different styles and options but I recommend you check out the Fitbit Charge 2 for one of the best options.

Gift Card To Favorite Store or Restaurant

If your partner is hard to buy for or he simply has just about everything he could want, then consider just buying him a gift card to his favorite store or restaurant.

You can make the gift card extra special by including a special note that lets him know you will be accompanying him to his favorite store and/or restaurant and making it a special date night as well.

Some stores that he may enjoy a gift card to include sporting good store, department store, certain clothing store or a certain store that specializes in his hobby.

You can also add on a gift card to another part of his holiday present if you simply just want to buy him another present but not sure what to get.

Christmas Gifts For Deployed Boyfriends

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If your guy is going to be on deployment during the holidays or is going to be deployed soon after Christmas, the Christmas gifts you choose for your military boyfriend may be a little different.

One of the best gifts for any deployed military person is a care package packed with all of their favorite things as well as essential items. There are some really cute ways that you can make the care package and you can definitely dress it up for Christmas time as well.

Here are some ideas of items to include for your Christmas gift care package for your boyfriend (or any relative or friend who may be deployed during the holidays):

• Favorite snacks and candy
• Picture of you and him
• Favorite homemade Christmas cookies
• Energy bars
• Protein powder drinks
• Baby wipes
• Mouthwash and toothpaste
• Lip balm
• Pens, paper, and stamps
• Small game or puzzle book
• Special note from you

Be sure to check out packing restrictions such as size and weight before you go to mail your box. Also remember that your box is going to be moved around quite a bit and it will take at least 10-14 days to get to your soldier. Pack carefully and try to cushion items as best as possible.

I recommend checking out Military.com for more tips on sending a Christmas care package to your deployed boyfriend.

A Few Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Your Boyfriend

Stocking stuffers can be used to help complete your gift or even make your man his very own Christmas stocking stuffed with goodies.

Be sure to check out these cool military Christmas stockings before you even get the stuffers though. These would be absolutely perfect for any military boyfriend as you can personalize with his name and fill them to the top with special gifts and treats just for him.

Choose from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines.

Once you bought the stocking for him, here are some simple stocking stuffers to choose from.

• Cologne or body spray
• Favorite candy or chocolate
• Winter hat or gloves
• Water bottle ( I recommend a stainless steel one )
• Special military ornament
• Fun stress ball
• Coffee
• Homemade cookies
• Mini liquor bottles
• Flashlight
• Hand warmers
• Car air freshener

The best Christmas gift for your military boyfriend is one that comes from your heart. Of course you know him best so maybe one of the items in the guide sticks out for you while for someone else it may be something different.

Remember to always cherish the time you have together with your partner and make this the best Christmas ever no matter what you buy for him.

My daughter has been obsessed with joke books and has probably told me over 500 jokes in the past few years. I’ve decided to share some of the holiday knock knock jokes she has told me to help spread some laughs and joy this season.

These are jokes that not only my daughter has told me but other ones I have read online, in joke books as well as have just heard over the years.

Christmas Knock Knock Jokes For Kids and Adults

Knock, Knock
Who’s there?
Donut
Donut who?
Donut open ’til Christmas!

Knock, Knock
Who’s there?
Mary
Mary who?
Mary Christmas to all and to all a good night

Knock, Knock
Who’s there?
Dexter
Dexter who?
Dexter halls with boughs of holly

Knock, Knock
Who’s there?
Gladis
Gladis who?
Gladis not me getting coal for Christmas

Knock, Knock
Who’s there?
Ho Ho
Ho Ho who?
You really need to work on your Santa impression

Knock, Knock
Who’s there?
Norway
Norway who?
There is Norway I am kissing anyone under the mistletoe!

Knock, Knock
Who’s there?
Canoe
Canoe who?
Canoe you help me make some Christmas cookies

Knock, Knock
Who’s there?
Wooden shoe
Wooden shoe who?
Wooden shoe you like to know what I got you for Christmas!

Knock, Knock
Who’s there?
Ya
Ya who?
Wow, you’re really excited about Christmas!

Knock, Knock
Who’s there?
Hosanna
Hosanna who?
Hosanna gonna fit down the chimney on Christmas

Knock, Knock
Who’s there?
Irish
Irish who?
Irish you a Merry Christmas!

Knock, Knock
Who’s there?
Juicy
Juicy who?
Juicy Santa’s sleigh flying in the sky

Knock, Knock
Who’s there?
Olive
Olive who?
Olive the other reindeer used to laugh and call Rudolph names

Knock, Knock
Who’s there?
Tree
Tree who
Tree wise men

Knock, Knock
Who’s there?
Snow
Snow who?
Snow time to be playing games, Santa is coming

Knock, Knock
Who’s there?
Elf
Elf who?
Elf me wrap all these gifts for Christmas

*Just a little disclaimer – By no means are these original Christmas knock knock jokes nor am I claiming my daughter made these all up.

If you have any more holiday or winter themed knock knock jokes that aren’t listed above, send them to me and I’ll add them to this page.

If you are looking for some more holiday jokes, be sure to check out some of awesomely funny Christmas joke books.

It’s always nice to include your pet into your family’s Christmas traditions. I mean, most pets are just another member of your family, right? So, why shouldn’t they have their own Christmas stocking?

I gathered up some of the different dog Christmas stockings to choose from including personalized ones as well as even different dog breed ones. Be sure to check out all the Christmas stockings for dogs to choose the favorite for your pup.

Personalized Christmas Stockings For Dogs Make The Holidays Extra Special

Personalized Christmas stockings are great for anyone in the family including your pet. There is nothing better than seeing all the stockings hung up with everyone’s name right on the front.

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Most of the time you will find that you have customization options for the type of font as well as some even offer different options for colors of the stockings as well.

Be sure to check out some of the stockings below as some of them offer options for including your pet’s name on the stocking as well.

Fun Dog Bone Christmas Stockings Offer Something Different

One of the most popular types of dog stockings that I have seen in the past few years are ones shaped like a dog bone. I think these are so creative and fun and definitely add something different rather than just your normal stocking.

You’ll notice that most of the items below can also be customized with your dog’s name as well.

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Paw Christmas Stocking Are Perfect For Pets

Another neat dog Christmas stocking that I have been seeing around lately are paw shaped Christmas stockings. Just like the dog bone shaped ones above they offer something different and unique to make your pet’s stocking stand out.

These paw stockings can even be used for a cat so you have matching pet stockings for your dog and cat.

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Remember Your Pup With A Dog Breed Christmas Stocking

Hanging a specific dog breed Christmas stocking is a great way to include your pup into your family’s tradition. It sort of goes a step further than just getting your dog’s name on the stocking as you can have one that looks just like your dog.

Of course there are going to be several different dog breeds available so I suggest you check out BABarkerGifts on Etsy.com . She has several dog breed stockings available including pug, springer spaniel, black and yellow lab, German shepherd, bulldog, boxer and more.

Check out some examples of the stockings she offers.

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The stockings are all wool needlepoint and each one can be personalized with your pet’s name as well.

More Dog Christmas Stocking Ideas

Here are a few more great dog Christmas stockings that I wanted to share with you as well. It can truly be hard to pick the right one for your pup as there really are so many great stockings for dogs.

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The old time classic knit stockings are really nice if you want more of an old fashioned feel for your stockings. Or you can go with something different and modern and pick a dog bone stocking featuring Santa’s belt buckle.

Gift Idea: Dog Christmas Stocking With Toys and Treats

If you are looking for a special Christmas gift for your dog, you may want to consider a stocking with toys and treats. You can find a Christmas stocking that can be used again the next year that already comes packed with different dog toys or even some treats for your pup.

You can then use the stocking next year and  fill it with your own doggie stocking stuffers or you can simply find another Christmas stocking gift and use a different one each year.

Here are some of the best Christmas stockings with dog toys and treats.

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Of course you can always buy one of the dog stockings above and fill it with your own picks of Christmas dog toys . This way you can customize what you want for stocking stuffers with your dog’s favorite toys and treats.

Hanging your dog’s own Christmas stocking in your home is just one way that you can include your pet into your family’s Christmas celebrations. Even if it is just you and your pup or you have a family of 10 people, your dog’s Christmas stocking will always be special to you.

In fact according to a fun survey by the pet medication company VETIQ , 61% of dog owners rather smooth their dog under the mistletoe this holiday rather than their significant other.

Of course the most important thing about involving your dog in the Christmas festivities is to strike the right balance between spending time with your pooch and making sure you aren’t stressing your pet out. This is why I recommend planning ahead a few dog-friendly holiday activities that you can use to spend time with your pup.

5 Ways To Celebrate Christmas With Your Dog

Involve Your Dog In Your Family Christmas Photos

If you consider your pup a part of your family, why not include her in your family Christmas pictures?

Of course you can always include her not only in the picture with the family but you can even include your dog into the color scheme or theme if you have one as well. In fact, last year my cousin sent out the most adorable Christmas card that featured her, her husband and her new pup. Best of all they were all wearing matching Christmas pajamas for people and dogs and sitting in front of their Christmas tree.

Even if you don’t take professional holiday photos or have a picture made into a Christmas card, make sure you do get some pics of your dog with the family so you can have those memories for years to come.

Bake Up Some Holiday Treats For Your Pup

Just like you enjoy some Christmas cookies or special treats during the holidays, let your pup enjoy one here and there as well.

Of course you don’t want to go overboard and completely ruin your dog’s diet, but there are some healthy holiday treats you can make for your pooch. You can have your cookies or dessert during your holiday nights and then let your pup have something different as well.

Jamie over at MyBakingAddiction.com has some great recipes for homemade dog treats that would be perfect for the holidays.

Buy Your Dog A Nice Christmas Gift

You don’t have to spend a ton of money on a good gift as there are some really great inexpensive Christmas gifts for dogs.

It’s just nice to buy your pup something new for the holidays and simply include her in the presents under the tree. This can even be a cute way to play up a Santa theme with young kids by saying Santa dropped off a gift for your pet as well.

A simple and practical inexpensive gift idea may be something like a Christmas dog toy or even a special rawhide treat.

Let Your Dog Relax and Cuddle By The Fireplace

During the holidays there can be a lot going on. You may have more people over to your home than usual or you may be gone for longer periods of time, leaving your pup alone. With all that said make sure that you take some time to simply unwind and relax with your dog.

Just cuddling with your dog in front of your fireplace or even while watching a Christmas movie in your living room does a lot to calm her nerves as well as makes for a really nice memory for the future.

Dogs can easily get overstimulated and stressed so you want to make sure you keep an eye on your pup to see how she may be reacting to all the holiday chaos.

Make Sure To Include Your Dog Into Your Family Traditions

Start making some traditions with your pet this holiday and get your pooch their own Christmas ornament and stocking for your home.

When we first got our dog I made sure to get her a puppy’s first Christmas ornament and hung it on the tree that year. From that year on, I got an ornament for the dog, carrying over the tradition of buying my kid’s a new ornament each year.

We also like to include our pet into the Christmas stocking tradition we have as she has her very own stocking hanging up over the fireplace with all of the rest of the family. We even fill her doggy Christmas stocking with a few gifts for Christmas morning.

By including your dog into these holiday traditions you just sort of make it know that your pooch is your family and is loved.

Bonus Tip: Be Aware Of Any Poisons Or Toxins For Dogs During The Holidays

When doing any type of celebrating, be sure that you are aware of any items or foods that may be poisonious or toxic to your animal.

For example, some seasonal holiday plants like mistletoe and poinsettias are toxic to animals. You want to keep any of these types of plants away from your pets or simply go with the fake versions for decorating instead.

Also, you need to watch out for certain foods during the holidays as well. This is especialy true if you have kids that may sneak your pup some food or you are planning on having people over who may not know not to feed your dog.

Some foods to be aware of include chocolate, macadamia nuts, and even raisins. You’ll also want to watch out for any food items that your dog may be allergic to as well.

Also, keep any type of turkey bones or duck bones away from your dog as they can pose a choking hazard since the bones can easily sliver off.

Celebrating Christmas with your dog should be a natural thing as your pup is a part of your family. Just try to include your dog in your family traditions and make sure you spend time letting her know how special and loved she is.

I was actually pretty shocked at just how many fun and adorable options there were for holiday pjs for dogs of all sizes. I mean, how fun is it dressing up your puppy in a pj set designed to look like Santa or one that has some fun snowmen all over.

These outfits even work for Christmas pictures with the family and is a cute way to incorporate your pooch into a fun family tradition. There are even matching pajamas for families and dogs.

Here are some pajamas for dogs that I found for this Christmas season.

Fun Christmas Pajamas For Dogs Both Large and Small

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How adorable are these these holiday pajamas?

Not only are these pjs super cute but they are also made from soft and comfortable fabric so your dog won’t mind wearing them.

There is an elastic waist on the bottom of the onesies so you simply just have to place them over your dog and onto each paw. They would be perfect for the days leading up to Christmas or for a  Christmas family photo shoot.

They are available in sizes x-small up to xx-large. There is a size chart that you can check out to see were your dog falls in size as you can’t just base it on their normal dog clothing size.

**Do be aware though that these run small . You will want to consider sizing up one even after looking at the size chart. This is according to several buyers who used the size chart and the clothing was still too small.

If you have a larger size dog you may want to consider other pajamas for your dog as these are more Christmas pajamas for small dogs and some medium size ones.

Pajamagram Matching Pajamas For Family and Dog

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You may have seen matching Pajamagram Christmas PJs for the whole family, but did you know that they also make matching pajamas for dogs as well?

I think this idea is so neat that you can dress the whole family in matching Christmas pajamas and even include your pooch in it as well.

I really love the matching Santa suit idea as it would be so neat for mom and dad and then for all the kids as well as for your dog to wear these on Christmas morning. It would even make an adorable Christmas photo for a card with all of you sitting in bed enjoying hot cocoa or sitting my the fireplace with the glow of the Christmas tree.

It’s also perfect for a single person and their dog as well as couple and their pooch to start their own traditions.

For dogs this is available in sizes small, medium and large and x-large.

For kids sizes it starts in infant size and then goes up to adult sizes. It even includes up to a 2Xl for men and a women’s 3XL so you are sure to find sizes for your whole family.

More Christmas Pajama Onesies For Dogs

Here are even more options for Christmas pajamas for large dogs as well as small ones.

Most of the items below are from Etsy.com as well as some from Amazon.com. The neat thing about Etsy is that sometimes you can find a seller that will customize the outfit for your dog and may even be able to offer options for larger dog breeds that you may have trouble fitting in normal dog clothing.

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If you want something a bit more classic and traditinal for your pooch, check out these red fleece long john pajamas for dogs. They even have a “faux” trapdoor just like you would find on the long johns they used to wear years and years ago.

These are sure to be a hit for Christmas and can even be worn all winter long to keep your puppy warm.

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What To Know Before You Buy Your Dog Pajamas For Christmas

Although all of the Christmas pajamas for dogs are simple adorable, if they don’t fit your pooch properly you won’t get any use out of them.

Before you buy PJs for your pet you need to make sure that you measure your dog to see what exact size he needs. Every company is going to have different measurements for sizes so don’t just go off the size clothing you may have bought in the past.

Most pajamas are measured by neck size, chest size and usually length of your dog (neck to base of tail, not including the tail). The chest size should be taken at the widest part of your puppy at the rib cage.

If you find that any of the measurements are in-between two sizes, I would recommend that you size up instead of going down as you don’t want the clothing to be too tight and uncomfortable for your dog.

If you are looking for some other holiday items besides just clothing for your dog, check out some of the cool Christmas themed dog collars as well as the fun Christmas dog toys .

You can go all out for your pooch at Christmas and really celebrate and have fun with your loved pet.