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It’s the Most BUSIEST Time of the Year

by Meagan Waite, Assistant Director - My Discovery Destination!

December can be truly magical–colored lights and decorations, falling snow (if we’re lucky), and festive music. Kids are out of school for a few weeks, and for the most part, people are more giving and mindful of those in need. There are lots of cheery activities to occupy one’s time. It’s easy to get wrapped up (ha!) in the busy-ness of all the amazing events and lose sight of what’s really important...doing things together as a family, whatever your family looks like! 

My Discovery Destination! is here to help. Every pursuit we have on our do-not-miss-this holiday list is specifically designed to bring your family together to celebrate the season. Do we recommend you fully engage in EACH and EVERY undertaking we have to offer? No, of course not. We do want you to be informed so you can make decisions as a family about which activities fit your family size, ages, and interest to provide the best quality time together for your family. 

Here are some things we have to offer: 

Discovery Hunts and other activities that are available on the GooseChase app. Do any of these topics interest you?

  • Who likes FREE STUFF?

    • Check out “24 Days of Giveaways with Wattson” (code: 24Days)

  • Traditional Christmas activities and games? There’s something for everyone here!

    • Try ‘21 Holiday Hunt with Wattson (code: Holiday)

  • Who wants to read Christmas Stories with Mrs. Claus?

    • Tune in to ‘21 Santa Stories with Wattson (code: Santa)

  • Who loves exploring the various Christmas symbols and traditions?

    • Check out ‘21 Christmas Symbols and Traditions with Wattson (code: symbols)

  • Have you ever wondered how families celebrate Christmas in other countries?

    • You will LOVE ‘21 Christmas Around the World with Wattson (code: Christmas)

  • Christmas isn’t the only holiday that happens in December. Have you ever wanted to learn more about other holidays celebrated around the globe during ‘the holidays’?

    • ‘21 Holidays Around the World with Wattson is for you! (code: world)

  • Christmas music and puzzles? 

    • ‘21 Christmas Carol Scramble with Wattson just might suit you

Discovery Hunts aren’t the only FUN we have ready for you. Find a whole lot of off-App fun in your Discover Family Fun community::

  • Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar

  • ‘Everything Christmas’ thread that includes all of the holiday activities happening in your community

  • Wattson’s 55-page Holiday Activity Book- every kind of activity you can imagine!

  • 12 Days Nativity (2 fun patterns to choose from- whichever fits your family style best!)

We know that there are lots of things you’d like to do this time of year, and we know you won’t get to them all. Whichever activities you choose to engage in we encourage you to do as a family. Merry Christmas!


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