Sorry Momof4, I must have read it wrong as I thought you were just explaining the crafts and activities you do throughout the month of December for Xmas. The grinch party you do with the kids sounds like a lot of fun and I love the idea of a basket that you and another person suggested to accumilate handmade gifts for the kiddies to give at Xmas. I think I'll do something like that for my 3 yr olds in my care who would understand and could give them out to their parents and siblings on Xmas morning. I do also send handmade decorations home earlier in the month so they have the chance to display them throughout the festive period.