Most of the kids in Beijing have started their school holidays, and craft is a great way to keep little hands busy, create memories, and bring the family together. We’ve had some fantastic Christmas craft projects on the blog and in the magazine over the years, so we dipped into our archives to bring you these festive projects.
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Five ways to decorate your Christmas tree, including the Ginger and Beijing trees pictured above.
Five Easy Festive Wreaths
These wreaths are foliage free and easily assembled from commonly available materials.
Adorn an Orange
Clove oranges add a traditional touch and a delicious aroma to your home.
Decorative Delights
Why brave the throngs of holiday shoppers and fight over the last of the Christmas tree ornaments, when you can spend an afternoon making your own with the kids?
Christmas Crackers
Stuff these crackers with your favorite sweets, choose your own bad jokes.
Sugar and Spice
Follow the simple recipe for gingerbread men included in this post on ginger.
Star Light, Star Bright
A collection of these tea-light lanterns make a pretty centerpiece.