{"id":8115,"date":"2020-12-17T09:53:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-17T09:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8115"},"modified":"2021-01-13T12:29:21","modified_gmt":"2021-01-13T12:29:21","slug":"the-littlebird-festive-family-pass-top-picks-bumper-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/the-littlebird-festive-family-pass-top-picks-bumper-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The LittleBird Festive Family Pass Top Picks Bumper Guide"},"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=\"427\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/200227_SPOTTER_2_579-1024x427.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8155\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/200227_SPOTTER_2_579.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/the-littlebird-festive-family-pass-top-picks-bumper-guide\/200227_spotter_2_579\/\" class=\"wp-image-8155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/200227_SPOTTER_2_579-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/200227_SPOTTER_2_579-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/200227_SPOTTER_2_579-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/200227_SPOTTER_2_579-1536x640.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/200227_SPOTTER_2_579.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"373\" height=\"499\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/alice-.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8148\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/alice-.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/the-littlebird-festive-family-pass-top-picks-bumper-guide\/alice-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-8148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/alice-.jpg 373w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/alice--224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"688\" height=\"688\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/southbank.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8152\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/southbank.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/the-littlebird-festive-family-pass-top-picks-bumper-guide\/southbank-3\/\" class=\"wp-image-8152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/southbank.jpg 688w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/southbank-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/southbank-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"354\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Advent-Calendar-Header-850-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8162\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Advent-Calendar-Header-850-1.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/the-littlebird-festive-family-pass-top-picks-bumper-guide\/advent-calendar-header-850-1\/\" class=\"wp-image-8162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Advent-Calendar-Header-850-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Advent-Calendar-Header-850-1-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Advent-Calendar-Header-850-1-768x320.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Christmas is nearly here and whilst a lot of us may no longer be allowed out and about as freely as we\u2019d like to be there\u2019s plenty of great activities and events to help you and your family get in the festive spirit without having to leave the house!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>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<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/the-littlebird-festive-family-pass-top-picks-bumper-guide\/#online\">Virtual Events Dated<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/the-littlebird-festive-family-pass-top-picks-bumper-guide\/#outdoor\">Outdoor Activities<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/the-littlebird-festive-family-pass-top-picks-bumper-guide\/#anytime\">Online Anytime<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/the-littlebird-festive-family-pass-top-picks-bumper-guide\/#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\">Puss-cat\u2019s First Christmas, Little Angel Theatre<br>From Wednesday 16th December&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"659\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pusscat-7-LA.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pusscat-7-LA.jpg 659w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pusscat-7-LA-300x142.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a snowy Christmas Eve. Dad is busy with preparations for Christmas Day and Baby and Puss-cat are keen to help out as best they can. Everyone is excited, especially Puss-cat. This is his first Christmas. He can hardly contain himself at the thought of a visit from Santa! However, not everything goes to plan&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join the cast of the Little Angel Theatre\u2019s production of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uo29DHfxX04\">Sleepyhead <\/a>and their latest family member, Puss-cat, for a serving of seasonal silliness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This production will be released for free on the Little Angel Theatre YouTube channel but <a href=\"https:\/\/littleangeltheatre.com\/support-us\/donate\/\">donations<\/a> would be much appreciated. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/littleangeltheatre.com\/online-shows-and-activities\/watch\/puss-cats-first-christmas\/\">here<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking A Lot Like Christmas<br>A Donmar festive concert<br>Premiering 7:30pm on Wednesday 16th&nbsp;December<\/h4>\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\/xqqds24kasc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.donmarwarehouse.com\/production\/10044\/Looking-A-Lot-Like-Christmas\/?qitq=fa246604-711f-4ac4-bfc0-5878b640d82b&amp;qitp=e649a6c9-9197-4203-b9e4-57955894abde&amp;qitts=1608138260&amp;qitc=donmarwarehouse&amp;qite=mlblindnesspublic2&amp;qitrt=Safetynet&amp;qith=316ea1dc664938ba9f9d7b7e5b0f8cc7\">The Donmar Warehouse<\/a> invites you to join us for a special festive concert full of joy and reflection. Filmed in the beautiful setting of St Paul\u2019s Church in the heart of Covent Garden, affectionately known as The Actors\u2019 Church, this hour-long concert offers audiences musical numbers, sketches and seasonal poetry.&nbsp; With performances by artists including Imelda Staunton, Jim Carter, Minnie Driver, Giles Terera, Rosalie Craig and Sharon Rose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join these Hollywood and West End stars for a moment of brightness and warmth as we come together (albeit virtually) to mark the most wonderful time of this most unusual of years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The concert will be <a href=\"http:\/\/youtube.com\/donmarwarehouse\">available to watch here<\/a> until Tuesday 5th January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Looking A Lot Like Christmas is part of YouTube&#8217;s 12 Days of Culture charitable programme.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Celebration of Christmas, St Paul\u2019s Cathedral<br>Thursday 17th December @ 7pm&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_118079175_46592626215_1_original.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_118079175_46592626215_1_original.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_118079175_46592626215_1_original-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_118079175_46592626215_1_original-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This usually sold-out Christmas concert, which takes place under the iconic dome of St Paul\u2019s, will be live-streamed for the first time to people across the UK and the world. Celebrity readers join the Cathedral Choir and the City of London Sinfonia for a glittering evening of words, music, meditation and laughter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s free but you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/a-celebration-of-christmas-in-partnership-with-lloyds-bank-registration-129740773145\">register for access on Eventbrite.<\/a> Tickets will be in the form of a link within the email and will only remain active for 48hrs.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Snow Queen by the Iris Theatre<br>Online interactive adventure<br>19th &#8211; 26th December&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Snow-Queen-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Snow-Queen-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Snow-Queen-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Snow-Queen-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Snow-Queen-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Snow-Queen-1448x2048.jpg 1448w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Snow-Queen-scaled.jpg 1810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>From the comfort of your home, join Holly this Christmas for a magical, snow-filled adventure, inspired by the classic fairy tale \u2018The Snow Queen\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clap your hands, make some magic and join in with the whole family, wherever they are in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This interactive, online, storytelling adventure which is part of the theatre&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/iristheatre.com\/event\/iris-theatre-winter-season-on-sale-now\/\">Winter Season<\/a> uses innovative new technology enabling families to participate in the story, helping Holly in her adventure. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside the show, families can download a free activity pack filled with fun games and craft ideas based on the show. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets are usually \u00a320 per device but to enjoy an exclusive saving with The LittleBird Family Pass, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/family-pass-members-only-online-interactive-show-the-snow-queen-at-the-iris-theatre\">get them for \u00a316 click here<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual Christmas Housemaid\u2019s Tour<br>Charles Dickens Museum<br>Saturday 19th December @ 11am &amp; 4pm<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"996\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/housemaid-tour.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/housemaid-tour.jpg 996w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/housemaid-tour-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/housemaid-tour-768x429.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 996px) 100vw, 996px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step back in time to Christmas 1838\u2026Dickens and his young family are out enjoying the festivities and during their absence, the housemaid is up to no good\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walk in the footsteps of the celebrated young author as you enjoy an exclusive tour of Dickens\u2019s \u2018house in town\u2019 filled with festive greenery, authentic Victorian fayre and the scent of citrus and spice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoom is required to take part in this tour and live Q&amp;A. Tickets&nbsp;are \u00a312 per household. <a href=\"https:\/\/dickensmuseum.com\/blogs\/all-events\/virtual-christmas-housemaids-tour\">To find out more and to book, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you have someone at home studying A Christmas Carol for their GCSE, you might be interested in this <a href=\"https:\/\/dickensmuseum.com\/blogs\/all-events\/exploring-a-christmas-carol\">Virtual Family Workshop, Exploring <em>A Christmas Carol<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magical Backpacks with the V&amp;A<br>Saturday 19th December @ 1.30pm or 4pm<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/families-online-making-workshop-magical-backpacks_1920-1024x623.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/families-online-making-workshop-magical-backpacks_1920-1024x623.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/families-online-making-workshop-magical-backpacks_1920-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/families-online-making-workshop-magical-backpacks_1920-768x468.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/families-online-making-workshop-magical-backpacks_1920-1536x935.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/families-online-making-workshop-magical-backpacks_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Take part in a V&amp;A workshop for imaginative young minds. Join the one-hour festive family workshop online, led by costume and set designer Ryan Dawson Laight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1.30pm event is recommended for ages 5-7 year and the 4pm event for 7+.  If your family group spans both, book the time that suits you best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s free but you\u2019ll need to register. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vam.ac.uk\/event\/dYgokQYQ\/families-online-making-workshop-magical-bags-dec-2020\">Click here to find out more and to book, a free ticket.<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Father Christmas Reads The Polar Express<br>Sat 19th &amp; Sun&nbsp; 20th December<br>5pm &#8211; 6pm &amp; Christmas Eve, 5pm &#8211; 6pm &nbsp;<\/h4>\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:\/\/youtu.be\/xCGr1Fgb9rM\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.storystock.co.uk\/\">Storystock<\/a> \u2013 in association with Andersen Press \u2013 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<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 from \u00a312.50. To find out more and enjoy The LittleBird Family Pass&#8217; 15% discount, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/family-pass-members-only-father-christmas-reads-the-polar-express-15-off-tickets\">click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Christmas Carol, The Old Vic<br>Until Thursday 24th December&nbsp;<\/h4>\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=\"A Christmas Carol | Behind-the-scenes\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YfCPvlzcGuc?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>Come together online to watch Andrew Lincoln in this festive classic A Christmas Carol to take part in the music and merriment of this uplifting story,&nbsp; adapted by Jack Thorne for The Old Vic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Christmas Carol is performed and streamed live as part of the Old Vic: In Camera series. Aimed at ages 8+, tickets from \u00a310.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oldvictheatre.com\/whats-on\/2020\/old-vic-in-camera\/a-christmas-carol-5\">Book now. <\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Panto Online &#8211; Jack &amp; The Beanstalk<br>until 10th January&nbsp;<\/h4>\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=\"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>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. Tickets \u00a320&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more and enjoy an exclusive saving with The LittleBird Family Pass, click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/family-pass-members-only-panto-online-jack-and-the-beanstalk-save-20\">here<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 12 Days of Christmas<br>A creative writing workshop (on Zoom)<br>Saturday 19th December @ 11am&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Creative-WritingSMALL-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Creative-WritingSMALL-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Creative-WritingSMALL-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Creative-WritingSMALL-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Creative-WritingSMALL-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Creative-WritingSMALL.jpg 1772w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the first day of Christmas Father Christmas gave me a festive writing workshop at Seven Stories! Enjoy this online creative writing workshop and write your very own twelve days of Christmas. Let the kids put their poetry skills to the test and come up with some merry rhymes and rhythms to entertain the whole family on the big day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aimed at ages 7 &#8211; 11. Join via zoom, tickets are \u00a310 per household. Book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenstories.org.uk\/whats-on\/events\/1021\/creative-writing-workshops\">here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seven Stories have also digitised three of their exhibitions including exhibitions on Judith Kerr and Enid Blyton that you can enjoy anytime you like. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenstories.org.uk\/exhibitions\/digital\">Start exploring the exhibitions now<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winter Solstice 2020<br>Sunset: Sun 20 December @ 16:01<br>Sunrise: Mon21st December @ 8.09am<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/stonehenge-wintersolstice-livestream-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/stonehenge-wintersolstice-livestream-2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/stonehenge-wintersolstice-livestream-2-300x183.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This year the Winter Solstice sunrise will be live streamed from Stonehenge on the morning of the 21st December. Find about what the winter solstice is and why prehistoric people might have built this extraordinary monument <a href=\"https:\/\/www.english-heritage.org.uk\/visit\/places\/stonehenge\/things-to-do\/solstice\/what-is-the-winter-solstice\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/englishheritage\/live\/\">Watch it on their Facebook page here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The \u2018Christmas Star\u2019, <br>Monday 21st December, 6pm &#8211; 8pm GMT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ursids-1024x555.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ursids-1024x555.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ursids-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ursids-768x416.png 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ursids-1536x832.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ursids.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out all about the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. The solar systems two largest planets will appear closer in Earth\u2019s night sky than they have since 1226 A.D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jupiter and Saturn will appear to merge, creating a bright point in the night sky, a \u2018Christmas star\u2019. The event, due to take place around sunset, has not been seen from earth for over 800 years and won\u2019t appear again until 2080. Find out all you need to know <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rmg.co.uk\/explore\/blog\/night-sky-highlights-december-2020\">here<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can watch it live streamed from Lowell Observatory, Arizona, USA <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XrRcfaWutLQ&amp;feature=emb_title\">here<\/a> with UK stargazers advised to watch the sky from sunset with between 6pm &#8211; 8pm being the optimum time to see the event.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to find out more about the night sky? This podcast is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-soundcloud wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Look Up! December 2020 by Royal Observatory Greenwich\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F938613340&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=750&#038;maxwidth=500\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Christmas at the Snow Globe<br>21st December &#8211; 5th January<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-16-at-18.25.07-1024x423.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-16-at-18.25.07-1024x423.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-16-at-18.25.07-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-16-at-18.25.07-768x317.png 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-16-at-18.25.07.png 1203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Christmas at the (Snow) Globe presents an online film that you can watch from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sandi Toksvig and her merry company bring laughter, carols and the joy of Christmas from the Globe Theatre straight to your home with this very festive film premiere. Filled with classic Christmas songs, get ready to sing-along and turn your household into a winter wonderland.<\/p>\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-christmas-at-the-snow-globe-save-10\">here<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Royal Ballet\u2019s Nutcracker<br>Tuesday 22nd December @7pm<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"935\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-16-at-18.27.13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-16-at-18.27.13.png 935w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-16-at-18.27.13-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-16-at-18.27.13-768x520.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Royal Ballet\u2019s Nutcracker will be live streamed offering a festive treat for the whole family. The Nutcracker has a special place in the hearts of ballet fans around the world, a production that has captivated children and adults alike since its first performance by The Royal Ballet in 1984. Combined with Tchaikovsky&#8217;s sumptuous score,&nbsp; this is a magical ballet for the whole family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets \u00a316 per household. To find out more and watch, click <a href=\"https:\/\/stream.roh.org.uk\/packages\/the-nutcracker-4\/videos\/the-nutcracker\">here<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Underbelly\u2019s Santa at Home<br>until Thursday 24th December&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to the super fast fibre broadband now installed in the North Pole, Santa at Home gives children of all ages the chance to meet Mr Santa Claus himself in a private and personalised Zoom session between now and 24th December.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And fear not, thanks to Santa\u2019s mind-boggling memory, some elbow grease from the elves and some help from the big children, Santa will know the names (and plenty more&#8230;) about absolutely every child that he meets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more <a href=\"http:\/\/www.santaathomeofficial.com\/whats-on\/santa-at-home\">here<\/a> but we recommend taking advantage of the exclusive saving with The LittleBird Family Pass, which means tickets are \u00a342 instead of \u00a354 so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/family-pass-members-only-meet-santa-at-home-22-off\">access 22% off RRP here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alice&#8217;s Adventures in Wonderland<br>Royal Opera House<br>1st January 2021 @ 7pm&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\" style=\"grid-template-columns:41% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"373\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/alice-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/alice-.jpg 373w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/alice--224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Christopher Wheeldon\u2019s 2017 exuberant Alice\u2019s Adventures in Wonderland transports audiences to the riotous world of Lewis Carroll\u2019s characters, including a tap-dancing Mad Hatter and a comically wicked Queen of Hearts &#8211; this is enchanting family entertainment at its best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At a garden party on a sunny afternoon, Alice is surprised to see her parents\u2019 friend Lewis Carroll transform into a white rabbit. When she follows him down a rabbit hole events become curiouser and curiouser\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Available to watch until 31st January. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roh.org.uk\/tickets-and-events\/alices-adventures-in-wonderland-by-christopher-wheeldon-details\">here<\/a><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"outdoor\" style=\"text-align\"> OUTDOOR ADVENTURES <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The LEGO\u00ae Group presents \u2018A Really Cool World\u2019 <br>Covent Garden, until 2nd January<\/h4>\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=\"And I think to myself... that\u2019s the 2020 LEGO holiday season ad!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kW8zDi_smus?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>Step into an immersive musical adventure walkthrough of The LEGO Group\u2019s 2020 Christmas advert, where you can follow a trail of lyrics that sees children reimagine the world in creative scenes as they build, unbuild and rebuild with LEGO\u00ae bricks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the marker tags throughout this walkthrough to find out more information about each scene, read amazing brick facts about the big builds, and to watch bonus mini adventure videos featuring your favourite LEGO\u00ae characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/the-lego-group-presents-a-really-cool-world-at-covent-garden-london-tickets-130575493817\">To find out more and book your free ticket, click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selfridges Christmas Market <br>until 3rd January <br>Weekdays (@ 4\u20139pm) &amp; weekends (12\u20139pm)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2012_CHRISTMAS_MEWS_MARKET-1024x628.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2012_CHRISTMAS_MEWS_MARKET-1024x628.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2012_CHRISTMAS_MEWS_MARKET-300x184.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2012_CHRISTMAS_MEWS_MARKET-768x471.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2012_CHRISTMAS_MEWS_MARKET-1536x942.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2012_CHRISTMAS_MEWS_MARKET.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From Christmas prep and gift ideas to fair rides for the family, plus Street Feast joins offering decadent pasta by Cheese Wheel to burgers by Tramshed Project, pizza by Fundi Pizza, Pop Dogs Official hot dogs with hot chocolate and mulled wine too.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.selfridges.com\/GB\/en\/features\/events\/selfridges-christmas-market-on-the-mews\/\">Find out more here<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Southbank Centre Winter Light<br>until 28th February&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"688\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/southbank.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/southbank.jpg 688w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/southbank-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/southbank-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Featuring more than 15 artworks and new commissions, the exhibition is installed across Southbank Centre buildings and along the riverfront. A celebration of how the medium of light can transform our physical spaces, the artworks also explore ideas about nature, politics and society, gender, aesthetics and the act of looking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exhibition is free and is visible from outdoor locations around our site, from dusk until late.  Across the Southbank Centre site, selected artworks lit from 10am with the full exhibition from dusk until 11.30pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/southbankcentre.co.uk\/whats-on\/art-exhibitions\/winter-light(opens in a new tab)\">Find out more here<br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gruffalo in the Forest <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/200227_SPOTTER_2_579-1024x427.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/200227_SPOTTER_2_579-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/200227_SPOTTER_2_579-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/200227_SPOTTER_2_579-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/200227_SPOTTER_2_579-1536x640.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/200227_SPOTTER_2_579.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When it\u2019s time to get out and enjoy some fresh air, head to the deep dark wood to discover orienteering trails and giant Gruffalo sculptures, plus an augmented reality app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you go, check out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Forestry England\u2019s Festive Family Activity sheets<\/strong>. From making the perfect decorations to getting arty with leaves collected from the forest floor, enjoy craft ideas <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forestryengland.uk\/family-activity\/christmas-family-activity-sheets\">here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you find the day runs away with you and suddenly it\u2019s dusk, stay a while longer and enjoy these magical illuminated trails. Find out where they are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forestryengland.uk\/news\/festive-events-all-the-family-magical-woodland-surroundings\">here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"anytime\" style=\"text-align\"> ONLINE ANYTIME (THIS CHRISTMAS!) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The very very very very very very very SPUD-TACTULAR Advent Calendar from Matt Lucas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Advent-Calendar-Header-850.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Advent-Calendar-Header-850.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Advent-Calendar-Header-850-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Advent-Calendar-Header-850-768x320.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To celebrate the brand-new Christmas picture book from Matt Lucas Merry Christmas Baked Potato, enjoy this digital calendar that has activities to discover each day in December. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.egmontbooks.co.uk\/very-spud-tacular-advent-calendar-matt-lucas\/\">Open the doors to find fun and festive activity sheets.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Trussell Trust This is Not Your Christmas Party&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-17-at-09.27.40-1024x421.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-17-at-09.27.40-1024x421.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-17-at-09.27.40-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-17-at-09.27.40-768x316.png 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-17-at-09.27.40.png 1363w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Trussell Trust supports a nationwide network of food banks and This is Not Your Christmas Party \u2013 the virtual get-together &#8211; is a chance to invite friends, family and colleagues, and donate the money you would normally spend on a party to help families unable to afford the basics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trusselltrust.org\/what-we-do\/how-foodbanks-work\/\">how you can help<\/a> and start planning your virtual party, click <a href=\"https:\/\/notyourchristmasparty.trusselltrust.org\/\">here<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A special signed message from Father Christmas<\/h4>\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=\"A special message from Father Christmas in British Sign Language, shared by the National Trust\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BuoZy-XH0no?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>Watch a special message from the man himself, courtesy of National Trust. With lots of us unable to see Father Christmas in person this year, tune into this message in sign language directly from his grotto at Kedleston Hall, Derby.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/christmas#\">Find out more here<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Host your very own DIY Panto&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-17-at-09.31.21-1024x414.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-17-at-09.31.21-1024x414.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-17-at-09.31.21-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-17-at-09.31.21-768x311.png 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-17-at-09.31.21.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Perform your own version of Middle Child Theatre\u2019s 2019 rock\u2019n\u2019roll pantomime The Little Mermaid. With the original script plus some resources to stage it yourself including a list of props to scavenge or craft, a playlist of music that featured in the show, a guide to all of the characters and their costumes you\u2019ll be able to do with it as you please: r<a href=\"https:\/\/www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk\/diy-panto\/\">ead it, draw it, perform it, whatever comes to mind&#8230;&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For lots of \u2018<em>He\u2019s behind you\u2019<\/em> and \u2018<em>Oh No it isn\u2019t\u2019<\/em>&#8230; \u2018<em>Oh Yes it is\u2019<\/em>, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk\/diy-panto\/\">here<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Person Santa Claus <br>aka Santa with a GoPro<\/h4>\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=\"First Person Santa Claus (Santa with a GoPro)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MpjBWBOlOA4?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>Enjoy a fun little snippet of the view Santa sees on Christmas Eve with this short film. Hold on tight and get ready to fly!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Utterly Awesome Underground Train<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy the London Transport Museum\u2019s charming story of an utterly awesome Underground journey Santa made with the \u2018Tf-Elves\u2019 to deliver his gifts in time this Christmas.<\/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 Utterly Awesome Underground Train\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a4EDY-VZyxc?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>Tune in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ltmuseum.co.uk\/activities\/utterly-awesome-underground-train\">here<\/a> and check out lots more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ltmuseum.co.uk\/activities\">activities on offer here<\/a>. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Peter Rabbit Winter Adventure <br>At-home activity pack&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-17-at-09.35.59.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-17-at-09.35.59.png 696w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-17-at-09.35.59-300x159.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about Peter and his friends with these downloadable activity packs to enjoy at home. 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