Calgary: The Savvy Guide to December

The Advent calendar is ready to go up, the outdoor lights need to be hung and the kids are planning a visit to the big man very soon. Dreidels are being dug out of drawers and festive menus planned. The season is officially here. Here’s our guide to making it through the month with superpowers still intact.
DO
Plan something new and different with the kids over the holidays. Take in a show, enjoy some culture (museums and art galleries) or visit a part of your city that even you have never been to.
Why? Because a little adventure can go a long way for kids and adults.

GO
To the Christmas Skating Party at the Olympic Oval on December 23 from noon to 4 pm.
Why? To work up an appetite on the ice for cookies, crafts and hot chocolate in a warm, festive setting. Admission is $2, plus a donation to the Calgary Food Bank. Skate rentals available on site.

GET
A babysitter.
Why? Because you should take a night off with your beloved—whether it’s a romantic date night or a festive fête, sitters are tough to find around the holidays so book ‘em early.

PLAY
Your kids’ favourite music, and dance. Turn it into a game of freeze dance if you want, or just dance with your kids. To play freeze dance: play music, begin dancing and stop the music every minute or so. When silent, the dancers have to ‘freeze’—those who move are out.
Why? Because it’s more fun (and physically healthier) than watching other people dance on TV.

SURF
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