{"id":8044,"date":"2020-12-03T12:15:50","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T12:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8044"},"modified":"2020-12-03T17:34:19","modified_gmt":"2020-12-03T17:34:19","slug":"festive-top-picks-for-the-1st-13th-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/festive-top-picks-for-the-1st-13th-december\/","title":{"rendered":"The LittleBird Family Pass Festive Top Picks for the 1st \u2013 13th December"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/singalongchristmas_1440x1440-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8069\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=8069\" class=\"wp-image-8069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/singalongchristmas_1440x1440-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/singalongchristmas_1440x1440-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/singalongchristmas_1440x1440-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/singalongchristmas_1440x1440-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/singalongchristmas_1440x1440.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/webp.net-gifmaker_3_1.gif\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8083\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=8083\" class=\"wp-image-8083\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/YA-at-home.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8061\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=8061\" class=\"wp-image-8061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/YA-at-home.png 800w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/YA-at-home-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/YA-at-home-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-03-at-12.13.23.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8088\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-03-at-12.13.23.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=8088\" class=\"wp-image-8088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-03-at-12.13.23.png 602w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-03-at-12.13.23-300x170.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"579\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-03-at-12.12.34.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8089\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-03-at-12.12.34.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=8089\" class=\"wp-image-8089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-03-at-12.12.34.png 579w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-03-at-12.12.34-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>December has arrived! And whilst Christmas is no doubt going to be different this year, there\u2019s still plenty going on to get you in the festive spirit. So we\u2019ve rounded up some great activities and events to help you and your family stay entertained, inspired and active over the next two weeks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find our guide useful, please share Top Picks with your family and friends and sign up to the newsletter. We publish our blog every two weeks but we promise the fun below lasts a lot longer than that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/festive-top-picks-for-the-1st-13th-december\/#online\">Virtual Events Dated<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/festive-top-picks-for-the-1st-13th-december\/#inperson\">In-Person Events Dated<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/festive-top-picks-for-the-1st-13th-december\/#light\">Light Displays<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/festive-top-picks-for-the-1st-13th-december\/#anytime\">Online Anytime<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/festive-top-picks-for-the-1st-13th-december\/#make\">Make, Watch, Download &amp; Listen<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"online\" style=\"text-align;\"> VIRTUAL EVENTS DATED <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mother Christmas, Little Angel Theatre<br>From Tuesday 1st December&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"659\" height=\"313\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Mother-Christmas.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Mother-Christmas.jpg 659w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Mother-Christmas-300x142.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Father Christmas, Santa Claus, St Nick\u2026 we think we know who\u2019s responsible for delivering our presents on Christmas Eve. But who plots the sleigh\u2019s route, triple checks the presents and manages air traffic control on the all-important night? Mother Christmas, of course!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This light-hearted and lively tale will introduce you to a new festive hero, and bring much-loved Christmas traditions careering into the 21st Century. The Little Angel Theatre are offering this online show for free, but if you\u2019re able to make a donation it would be much appreciated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/littleangeltheatre.com\/online-shows-and-activities\/watch\/mother-christmas\/\">Watch the show here<\/a> and to help the theatre achieve their fundraising goal (with donations matched by The Reed Foundation) <a href=\"https:\/\/littleangeltheatre.com\/support-us\/donate\/\">click here.<\/a> <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Panto Online, Jack &amp; The Beanstalk<br>Friday 4th December &#8211; 10th January<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With many panto\u2019s cancelled this year, &#8216;Blue Peter&#8217; legend Peter Duncan has come to the rescue to make sure that panto-loving audiences don\u2019t miss out on this special Christmas experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peter, a critically acclaimed Panto Dame, Writer and Director, has decided to use his own &#8216;Giant&#8217; back garden to film JACK AND THE BEANSTALK &#8211; a socially distanced pantomime complete with ingenious sets, fabulous costumes&#8230; and even a real beanstalk! Boos, cheers, \u2018he\u2019s behind yous&#8217;, a sing-a-long song and all the classic panto antics are promised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jack and the Beanstalk - Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n8IuTmbPFrc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more and enjoy an exclusive saving with The LittleBird Family Pass,  click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/family-pass-members-only-panto-online-jack-and-the-beanstalk-save-20\">here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Borough Market\u2019s Festive Kitchen<\/strong><br><strong>3rd &#8211; 18th December<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"508\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Borough-1024x508.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Borough-1024x508.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Borough-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Borough-768x381.png 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Borough.png 1272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspire your festive table this Christmas with three weeks of mouth-watering entertainment from Borough Market, beamed live into your home. At the Festive Kitchen, three curators will host a packed schedule of activities, with guests including Anna Jones, Gizzi Erskine, Romy Gill and Calum Franklin. Plenty of Market traders will also be sharing their expertise too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the highlights will be six live digital cookalongs. If you live in London, for three of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.christmas.boroughmarket.org.uk\/cookalongs\">cookalongs<\/a> you\u2019ll be able to treat yourself by having a full recipe kit delivered direct from the Market, ready for you to join in with the fun.&nbsp;Grab your diary and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.christmas.boroughmarket.org.uk\/\">check out the schedule here<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selfridges Crafty Cut-Out Cards<br>Saturday 5th December @2pm&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Selfridges.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8060\" width=\"450\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Selfridges.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Selfridges-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Selfridges-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Join a virtual visit to Santa\u2019s workshop and learn some new festive skills, for a Christmas with a personal touch. Santa will be joined by card-maker extraordinaire Poppy Chancellor to make cut-out greetings cards in the Selfridges online workshop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Poppy Chancellor is a London based illustrator specialising in papercutting and has taught hundreds of people at iconic venues such as The Royal Academy of Art, The V&amp;A Museum and The Southbank Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/eventbrite.co.uk\/o\/santa-workshops-31568919311(opens in a new tab)\">Register for this free workshop here<\/a> and find out about the other Saturday workshops on offer. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Father Christmas Reads The Polar Express<br>Saturdays &amp; Sundays in December at 5pm<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Storystock, in association with Andersen Press,  presents a live streaming from Father Christmas&#8217;s fireside chair straight into your home. Sit snugly in your pyjamas and listen to Father Christmas reading you his favourite story, The Polar Express, and personally sending you his Christmas wishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/xCGr1Fgb9rM\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This online immersive experience aims to get everyone in the mood for Christmas and Storystock has been working closely with Santa\u2019s elves to put together a truly festive bundle of fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets start at \u00a312.50 when booking with the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/family-pass-members-only-father-christmas-reads-the-polar-express-15-off-tickets\"> The LittleBird Family Pass -find out how to book here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholastics Festive YA at Home<br>Saturday 5th December @ 5pm<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Start the Christmas season in style with this special <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdcast.io\/e\/christmasya\/register\">#YAatHome event<\/a>. Beth Garrod and Laura Wood will be talking about their new festive Young Adult books with Sarah Shaffi. Join for a merry chat and jolly games! Bring along your favourite Christmas snack to enjoy.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdcast.io\/e\/christmasya\/register\">Register your spot now.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/YA-at-home.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8061\" width=\"463\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/YA-at-home.png 800w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/YA-at-home-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/YA-at-home-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>About the books:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS <br>by Beth Garrod<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A brand-new snowy rom-com. US-based Elle is a social-media influencer, and decides to swap places with one of her followers for the holidays. Holly lives in a small English village, and LOVES Christmas more than anything. Will they find all they want for Christmas when they swap?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A SNOWFALL OF SILVER <br>by Laura Wood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Autumn of 1931, Freya leaves her family in Cornwall to follow her dream of becoming an actress. She joins a theatrical company and, amidst all the enchantment and bustle of stage life, falls in love with the handsome leading man. Neither being an actress nor having a love affair lives up to Freya\u2019s grand expectations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NASA LIVE Space Q&amp;A<br>Saturday 5th December @7pm&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"384\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Nasa-1024x384.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Nasa-1024x384.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Nasa-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Nasa-768x288.png 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Nasa.png 1359w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Join special NASA guest, Jason-Flor Sisante, a cerebrovascular scientist, dedicated to STEM education initiatives, for a free live Space Q&amp;A to answer your questions regarding the past, present and future NASA space missions, as the National Space Centre focuses on the moon, Mars and beyond!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/spacecentre.co.uk\/event\/live-space-nasa\/\">Join the Q&amp;A live here<\/a> or visit the National Space Centre on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NationalSpaceCentre\">Facebook <\/a>after the event for you to watch at any time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unicorn Theatre, Huddle<br>10th December &#8211; 13th February<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Unicorn Theatre have teamed up with Filskit Theatre to reimagine their 2019 festive show <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicorntheatre.com\/huddle_2020\">Huddle<\/a> as a brand new Christmas digital theatre experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unicorntheatre.com\/files\/Frame%2016_web-0-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Huddle is a moving tale of a daddy penguin and his new chick learning how to thrive in spite of the odds. This online version, narrated by Madeline Appiah, uses instrumental music and beautiful hand-drawn animation to bring this atmospheric, snow-filled story to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/UnicornTheatre\">Watch it on their YouTube from 10th December onwards.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make your own Clay Decorations<br>Saturday 12th December @11am&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out how to make your own homemade air drying clay Christmas. This simple technique uses simple household ingredients to make your own clay that can then be made into Christmas decorations or Christmas bunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredient list:<\/strong> Corn flour, Cooking oil, PVA Glue, Body lotion, Spoon, Bowl, Pencil, Clay tool \/ knife and a Plastic Bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.derryvoid.com\/event\/make-your-own-clay-decorations\/\">To learn more and to access the video here<br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Night Before Christmas, by CCC and RSNO<br>Saturday 12th December @2pm<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Join CCC (Childrens\u2019 Classic Concerts)&nbsp; RSNO (Royal Scottish National Orchestra) and get into the Christmas spirit with seasonal singalongs, letter writing to Santa and a virtual trip to Lapland!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s snow joke, popular presenter and percussionist, Owen Gunnell, has only gone and slept through the first 12 days of December. He\u2019s made his list and checked it twice, but now the countdown to get ready is well and truly on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cue a mad rush to fit in all the festivities \u2013 seasonal singalongs, letter writing to Santa (easy peasy on his Typewriter) and a virtual trip to Lapland to see he delivers the Orchestra\u2019s Christmas wishes\u2026we\u2019ll be Walking in the Air if he manages it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Night Before Christmas Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fMDl5F43xL8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Night Before Christmas will premiere live on the STV Player and the RSNO and CCC\u2019s Facebook pages and YouTube channels.&nbsp;It will be available to watch for 30 days. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rsno.org.uk\/christmasccc\/\">Tune in here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save the Snowman Game<br>Saturday 12th December @ 2pm&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay in with Maths On Toast for an interactive live make-a-long event. Find out how to make a circle snowperson tree decoration and create a wintery scene with numbered snowflakes to make them happy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aim? To save them from melting!&nbsp;To join the event for free and find out what you need to take part, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mathsontoast.org.uk\/events\/save-the-snowman-game\/\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Maths On Toast is a UK charity with a mission to make everyone, kids and parents too, positive about maths.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LSO, A Singalong Christmas<br>Sunday 13th December @ 3pm&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>O come all ye faithful for the LSO\u2019s (London Symphony Orchestra) annual Christmas spectacular. From the comfort of your sofa, dust off those high notes and sing along as the LSO delve\u2019s into festive favourites and well-loved gospel classics. What better way to start your Christmas countdown?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\" style=\"grid-template-columns:28% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/singalongchristmas_1440x1440-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/singalongchristmas_1440x1440-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/singalongchristmas_1440x1440-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/singalongchristmas_1440x1440-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/singalongchristmas_1440x1440-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/singalongchristmas_1440x1440.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Led by LSO Choral Director Simon Halsey, we\u2019ll hear Sleigh Ride, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and The First Nowell, alongside some yuletide discoveries from around the world. Get your festive season off to a flying start with A Singalong Christmas.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The concert will be broadcast for free on the LSO&#8217;s YouTube channel and available on demand for 90 days. Join in<a href=\"https:\/\/lso.co.uk\/whats-on\/icalrepeat.detail\/2020\/12\/13\/1952\/-\/online-event-a-choral-christmas.html\"> here<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Big Dreamers Winter Festival<br>Until 20th December<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 26%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"309\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Colouring.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Colouring.png 309w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Colouring-207x300.png 207w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Harnessing the joy and wonder of the winter season the Big Dreamers festival offers three weeks of some of the best theatre for children and families&#8217; bringing some of the best touring companies in the UK together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Offering adventures to far off lands, tales from arctic animals plus intergalactic inspiration.&nbsp; Access to the shows is free via Big Dreamers Festival YouTube channel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus there\u2019s a colouring pack to get you into the festive spirit, check it out <a href=\"https:\/\/15b84215-2370-437b-b002-48b95807203c.filesusr.com\/ugd\/5f9804_2ad92a8d013649efb9b94bb342cd7330.pdf\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out what\u2019s on and when, <a href=\"https:\/\/15b84215-2370-437b-b002-48b95807203c.filesusr.com\/ugd\/5f9804_368e4a1a3c5e4369ac679eb59a620517.pdf\">access the festival programme here<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maggie\u2019s Virtual Christmas Fair: a 360\u00b0 Experience<br>Until 20th December<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Maggies-1024x475.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Maggies-1024x475.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Maggies-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Maggies-768x356.png 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Maggies.png 1128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While you might not be able to get to an outdoor Christmas market this year, that doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019ll miss out on the festive fun. Maggie\u2019s St BartsCentre have created a free virtual 360\u00b0 winter wonderland experience for 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow Maggie\u2019s orange baubles to move through the virtual tour of the Christmas Fair. <a href=\"https:\/\/vr.spinviewglobal.com\/Maggiesfair\/?s=pano75975\">Start the experience here<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"inperson\" style=\"text-align;\"> IN-PERSON EVENTS DATED <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Queen\u2019s House Ice Rink, Greenwich<br>Saturday 5th December &#8211; 24th January&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"889\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-03-at-16.45.57.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-03-at-16.45.57.png 889w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-03-at-16.45.57-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-03-at-16.45.57-768x434.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 889px) 100vw, 889px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Get your skates on at the Queen\u2019s House Ice Rink, Greenwich. Located within a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the spacious grounds of Royal Museums Greenwich, the Queen\u2019s House Ice Rink is a magical place to skate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy unbeatable views of the River Thames and Greenwich Royal Park as you weave (or wobble) your way around the rink. Tickets from \u00a314.50 (adults) and \u00a37.25 (kids)\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/rmg.co.uk\/see-do\/we-recommend\/attractions\/queens-house-ice-rink\">Find out more and book tickets here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Gruffalo&#8217;s Child Live On Stage &#8211; 3+<br>Saturday 5th December &#8211; 3rd January&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the Gruffalo\u2019s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories\u2019 enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3vbnHVWXFr8\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One wild and windy night the Gruffalo\u2019s Child ignores her father\u2019s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures \u2013 but the Big Bad Mouse doesn\u2019t really exist\u2026 does he? Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and scary fun for everyone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Running time 55 minutes (no interval) and tickets from \u00a313. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandrapalace.com\/whats-on\/the-gruffalos-child\/#\">To find out more and book tickets, click here<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Christmas Lights Tour<br>Friday 4th &#8211; Sunday 20th December<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-03-at-16.42.46-1024x539.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-03-at-16.42.46-1024x539.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-03-at-16.42.46-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-03-at-16.42.46-768x404.png 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-03-at-16.42.46.png 1161w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Take in the Christmas lights of London travelling on a restored 50-year-old Vintage bus.\u00a0 The tour features live commentary with the route including\u00a0 Oxford Street, Regent Street and Knightsbridge, as well as The London Eye and the famous Christmas tree at Trafalgar Square. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When booked through LittleBird tickets start at \u00a314 (\u00a325 elsewhere). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/family-pass-members-only-christmas-lights-tour-of-london-see-all-the-festive-sights-on-this-amazing-double-decker-vintage-bus-to\">To enjoy a saving, click\u00a0 here.<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"light\" style=\"text-align;\"> LIGHT DISPLAYS <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Kings Cross Christmas Tree(s)<br>Until 4th January<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are not one but three magically unconventional trees in Kings Cross this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/An-alternative-Christmas-tree-The-Terrarium-Tree-designed-by-Botanical-Boys-is-unveiled-at-Coal-Drops-Yard-credit-John-Sturrock-1024x620.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/An-alternative-Christmas-tree-The-Terrarium-Tree-designed-by-Botanical-Boys-is-unveiled-at-Coal-Drops-Yard-credit-John-Sturrock-1024x620.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/An-alternative-Christmas-tree-The-Terrarium-Tree-designed-by-Botanical-Boys-is-unveiled-at-Coal-Drops-Yard-credit-John-Sturrock-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/An-alternative-Christmas-tree-The-Terrarium-Tree-designed-by-Botanical-Boys-is-unveiled-at-Coal-Drops-Yard-credit-John-Sturrock-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/An-alternative-Christmas-tree-The-Terrarium-Tree-designed-by-Botanical-Boys-is-unveiled-at-Coal-Drops-Yard-credit-John-Sturrock-1536x929.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/An-alternative-Christmas-tree-The-Terrarium-Tree-designed-by-Botanical-Boys-is-unveiled-at-Coal-Drops-Yard-credit-John-Sturrock-2048x1239.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The Terrarium Tree, Coal Drops Yard, Christmas in King&#8217;s Cross<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In Granary Square is the Electric Nemeton Tree which merges a fairy-tale forest with modern architecture. In Coal Drops Yard Botanical Boys have designed a Terrarium Tree made up of 70 living, miniature gardens.The terrariums are surrounded by 168 mirrored baubles in differing sizes and will grow throughout the festive season and then be re-homed in 2021. And in Battle Bridge Place is the People\u2019s Tree, an interactive multi-coloured installation that\u2019s literally \u2018powered by the people\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kingscross.co.uk\/event\/kings-cross-christmas-tree-2020\">Find out more and learn more about these unique trees, check it out here.<br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chila Kumari Singh Burman&#8217;s <em>remembering a brave new world<\/em>, Tate Britain, until 31st January<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tate.org.uk\/whats-on\/tate-britain\/exhibition\/chila-kumari-singh-burman\">remembering a brave new world<\/a><\/em>, combines Hindu mythology, Bollywood imagery, colonial history and personal memories. Inspired by the artist\u2019s childhood visits to the Blackpool illuminations and her family\u2019s ice-cream van, Burman covers the fa\u00e7ade of Tate Britain with vinyl, bling and lights.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A celebration of new beginnings, the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness. remembering a brave new world takes inspiration from the luminous struggles and victories of the past to offer hope for a brighter future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tate.org.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/width-840\/public\/winter_commission_chila_kumari_sigh_burman_c_tate_joe_humphrys.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tate.org.uk\/kids\/explore\/who-is\/who-chila-kumari-singh-burman\">Tate Kids <\/a>to find out about the fantastical world of Chila Kumari Singh Burman that includes surreal collages, etchings and giant ice creams!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tate.org.uk\/kids\/explore\/who-is\/who-chila-kumari-singh-burman\">Dive into this colourful display here.<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connected By Light, Canary Wharf<br>2nd December \u2013 27th February<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Canary Wharf annual Winter Lights festival postponed, <a href=\"https:\/\/canarywharf.com\/whats-on\/connected-by-light-dec-jan-2021\/\">Connected By Light brings<\/a> together 9 specially chosen light artworks that can be appreciated from a distance.\u00a0Visitors are advised to visit after dusk to experience the pieces dazzling at their best.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/canarywharf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/canary-wharf-whats-on-connected-by-light-murmeration-aw20-2-690x500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you arrive before dusk, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/canarywharf.com\/whats-on\/childrens-old-flo-quiz-artbook\/\">Children\u2019s Old Flo Quiz &amp; Artbook<\/a>. The quiz encourages children to explore art, the history of Henry Moore\u2019s Draped Seated Woman, and the process of creating a sculpture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget the nearby Museum of London Docklands. It is free to enter, but you\u2019ll need to book a time slot. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museumoflondon.org.uk\/museum-london-docklands\/whats-on\/museum-london-docklands-general-admission?id=268008\">To reserve your time slot click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anytime\" style=\"text-align;\">ONLINE ANYTIME THIS CHRISTMAS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harrods x Oliver Jeffers: Virtual Art Class &amp; How to Draw a Penguin<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With no Christmas Grotto this year, Harrods are delivering festive moments through the magic of storytelling. In collaboration with children\u2019s author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers, they have created an immersive exploration where you\u2019ll be transported into Oliver\u2019s wonderful world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you join events in-store or simply tune in from your sofa to enjoy these at-home activities&#8230;\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch Oliver Jeffers Virtual Art Classes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5I6Zd2EqCGk&amp;feature=emb_rel_pause\">for free online.<\/a> There are five classes to choose from &#8211; Animals, People, Hueys, Transport and Objects. Or, you can watch them all, we know we will be.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Harrods X Oliver Jeffers Art Class: Animals\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pCF79_jWH50?list=PLH2fvQvBW2t4X01QoJXiI_ThiFsi5bysB\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For a Jeffers classic we recommend a free download the <a href=\"https:\/\/d1c96hlcey6qkb.cloudfront.net\/b460d838-2f28-4ead-8832-f90e7ce67346\/c1772e2ca08342bb819fcc77e6f5dfe5?response-content-disposition=inline%3B%20filename%2A%3DUTF-8%27%27how_to_draw_a_penguin_step_by_step_oliver_jeffers.20201124155828622.pdf&amp;response-content-type=application%2Fpdf&amp;Expires=1607101830&amp;Signature=ShdOI6kJxjFiZ9-yQlardtoDVM8JTvMrNslMw6oi6XZY7Iw0zCiB6Wne7i9D9XJjlppCSGwBs8S80oy72ZBJgdR0vRIGcLTVQKUTdeL2TyFRWcQejK5lMv8xR-eWyu21wXU0u9HgH7WZQV-0QBTMNNGDljLsf1Aq26oAFIgUwbHQMaFz3tIhmNQtCoxRbDoRWUf36V4zKmJWiZaFDiX~2VFV7Zi0uKpTgS7crgGCNYnPrI1Q1chvb635KefEMMgrdORXGb47uaAC17hsmeiy4xILjht6rTma31cLKwvMfxVdRlZClGMDN1CC0olPX4qPbVrhqkOFoyz7IYbKBdDAgg__&amp;Key-Pair-Id=APKAI33AGAEAYCXFBDTA\">How to Draw a Penguin PDF<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/d1c96hlcey6qkb.cloudfront.net\/b460d838-2f28-4ead-8832-f90e7ce67346\/c1772e2ca08342bb819fcc77e6f5dfe5?response-content-disposition=inline%3B%20filename%2A%3DUTF-8%27%27how_to_draw_a_penguin_step_by_step_oliver_jeffers.20201124155828622.pdf&amp;response-content-type=application%2Fpdf&amp;Expires=1606816815&amp;Signature=I0rWM8HhJzvsrvj9~4gDuAvrsZK87ub9ald5Ktbep6uBPuLWuyxibVtBQBKW3bzCEU4aTMX5GVgLbFiqIqfm9jClbZHPyU~amUGPdNe8n0qENn25Hslrwo3NY-hD~kIPibcf~cPghSM63arhy-YYGKID5arD68XsLnllmU5XoNEjSUZHj9P--cJ7m~TMBIAsa3raqfT-zkTlNaA23vYE-0vogumWcRuE9x9qOhm9dVJAWzgbyEoW11HAcrLK6kY59ghh-AHJxJSrcqIDQXfRM8Adv7StkVb3dp6ZcqN55stC7mAZLfJ-RY09etNa9G4kCK20V~kQHidzUeXOiHmB1w__&amp;Key-Pair-Id=APKAI33AGAEAYCXFBDTA\">he<strong>re<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create your own carol service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With travel and church services still limited, this is a lovely idea. Create your own carol service by choosing carols and readings, listen to your favourites, download the words and join in or simply watch it below,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whychristmas.com\/carolservice\/\">For more details, lyrics and and audio-only version click here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Online Carol Service\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WntdVwTentg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What was the Christmas Star?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Head over to Royal Museums Greenwich to explore what was the Star of Bethlehem? Was it a Supernova, a comet, a stationary planet? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years many astronomical explanations have been suggested for this key aspect of the Christmas story, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rmg.co.uk\/content\/what-was-christmas-star\">discover more here.<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"make\" style=\"text-align;\"> MAKE THIS <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/webp.net-gifmaker_3_1.gif\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8083\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/webp.net-gifmaker_3_1.gif\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=8083\" class=\"wp-image-8083\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"933\" height=\"700\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/candy-cane-stirrers.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8084\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/candy-cane-stirrers.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=8084\" class=\"wp-image-8084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/candy-cane-stirrers.jpg 933w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/candy-cane-stirrers-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/candy-cane-stirrers-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make your own wrapping paper<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out Tate Kids \u2018<em>Make your own wrapping paper<\/em>\u2019 activity.&nbsp; Using potato printing you can create some colourful arty designs or get festive and sketch out some christmassy designs on your potato stamp.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tate.org.uk\/kids\/make\/paint-draw\/wrapping-paper\">Start creating here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Stirrers&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Tis the season for hot chocolate &#8211; and why not add to the fun by making some candy cane hot chocolate stirrers. You\u2019ll need candy canes, some chocolate to melt and dip the candy cane into and then something to decorate; mini marshmallows, Christmas sprinkles or edible glitter. Alternatively, stick the candy cane in a big marshmallow and dip that in chocolate and decorate. Simple and yummy.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/instructables.com\/Candy-Cane-Stirrers\/(opens in a new tab)\">Find inspiration here.<br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WATCH THIS&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We think it&#8217;s time to truly get into the festive season and whack on a Christmas movie or two or three!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey &#8211;  Netflix<\/strong> (PG)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Decades after his apprentice betrays him, a once joyful toy maker finds new hope when his bright young granddaughter appears on his doorstep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Combining live action sequences with stop-motion and CGI animation, Netflix\u2019s 2020 Christmas offering has already won critical praise, and looks set to be a festive classic for years to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey | Everything is Possible | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aYPUYVgwLWY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Klaus &#8211; <\/strong>Netflix (PG)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Netflix\u2019s contemporary animated classic \u2013 an alternate origin story of Santa Claus independent from the historical take of Saint Nicholas \u2013 should soon be seen as one of the best festive features going!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The film was Netflix\u2019s first animated original film to be nominated for an Academy Award (it lost out to Toy Story 4) It won Best Animated Film at the BAFTAs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Klaus | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/taE3PwurhYM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Muppet Christmas Carol &#8211; Disney+<\/strong> (U)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Who would have thought a cast of fuzzy puppets could outdo a Charles Dickens classic?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s exactly what The Muppets did in the early 90s with this esoteric take on the Victorian novel, which employs plenty of artistic license to suit the aesthetic of the Muppets, but otherwise follows Dickens&#8217;s original story closely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Muppet Christmas Carol trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CVAUtzgfumk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DOWNLOAD THIS&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Christmas Countdown &amp; Christmas Photo App<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Christmas countdown app is more like an app that gets you all hyped up with the special countdown feature. So, the app basically counts down the days until Christmas with an appealing snowy countdown. The best part, it unwraps a little gift with every day of advent, sounds exciting, right!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll get a variety of holiday themes featuring Santa, you can also listen to Classic Christmas music without any ads and theres an option to get a new gift throughout December. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/yourchristmascountdown.com\/\">here<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/christmas-countdown\/id295350675\">Download on the App Store. <br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Portable North Pole<\/strong><br><strong>Best Merry Christmas App <\/strong>&#8211; Free<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.portablenorthpole.com\/\">Christmas app<\/a>, you can create and also share some cinematic personalised messages consisting of some holiday magic from Santa himself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/api-assets.portablenorthpole.com\/prod\/default\/sbib\/3hm4y95zs\/32be0cd343e5e1a5ebf5718b76ea2b7c.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to this, the Santa application will also help you in encouraging good behaviour this holiday season for kids, teenagers and grown-ups alike!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It consists of free games along with an advent calendar with bedtime stories an option to get a picture-in-picture video that users can even download<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download for FREE on the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.onelink.me\/app\/1bf5155d\">App Store<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/go.onelink.me\/app\/19126766\">Google Play<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>LISTEN TO THIS&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Santa Daily<br>Daily episodes from 1st December <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Santa Claus is telling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkidslive.com\/podcast\/santa\/\">Fun Kids Radio<\/a> what he\u2019s doing in the lead-up to December 25th and is chatting about all the things he likes most about his favourite time of year. (Hint: Mince pies.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-spotify wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/4ihpV9reyVeUPra54OZx1o?si=c3EBbfknSjSrOWGFNR6Qhw\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Santa Daily is available wherever you listen to podcasts or you can listen directly on the Fun Kids Radio website.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elizabethdayonline.co.uk\/podcast\">How To Fail with Elizabeth Day<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is a podcast that celebrates the things that haven&#8217;t gone right. Every week, a new interviewee explores what their failures taught them about how to succeed better. From actors to reality stars, authors to Gloria Steinem! If you aren\u2019t already a fan you soon will be!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elizabethdayonline.co.uk\/podcast\">Learn more about the podcast here<\/a>. Streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-spotify wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Miquita Oliver - I Drank Half a Bottle of Wine Every Morning\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/show\/4m7U7kNne0iu35HK571Ui8?si=v073OpRBR4ieYwIEwv1pjQ&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brought to you by The LittleBird Family Pass &#8211; unmissable savings on all aspects of family life, all year round. Plus virtual festive experiences and online Christmas shows too! 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