Recommended Origami for Seniors: Fun December Theme
As December arrives, the wind turns colder and it becomes a season with more indoor recreation.
Let’s try origami, which is great brain training you can enjoy in a warm room.
The process of dexterously using your fingertips to fold paper, and creating while picturing the finished piece, is said to provide beneficial stimulation to the brain.
Origami is also a familiar craft for many older adults, making it easy to get started.
Some may even recall memories of folding paper in childhood or doing origami with their children.
This time, we’re introducing origami with a December theme.
Please use it to help you create wonderful pieces.
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[For Seniors] Recommended December-Themed Fun Origami (11–20)
Christmas flower wreath
An origami flower wreath inspired by poinsettias, which are often used as Christmas decorations.
The flowers, which look as if they’re blooming brightly, are made by combining small origami parts.
Seniors who are good with their hands will likely enjoy making it.
Using red and green origami in Christmas colors enhances the festive atmosphere.
Simply attach the origami pieces to a wreath made from construction paper to finish.
You can also decorate it as you like with ribbons or cutouts of gifts and pinecones made from construction paper.
By changing the colors of the origami pieces, you can create a wreath suited to any season.
candle
The image of Christmas night is gently illuminated by candlelight, and that soft glow conveys a magical atmosphere.
With a candle character—something essential for Christmas—let’s brighten up the calendar.
Choose origami paper to match the color of the candle’s flame, keep the shape of the flame, and then fold the rest into a tube with the white side on the inside to complete the candle body.
After that, attach the arms and legs, draw the facial expression, and you’ll have an adorable character.
Santa boots
Santa Claus boots are a motif that conveys the excitement of Christmas, and they’re also strongly associated with being containers for presents like sweets.
Let’s make Santa Claus boots to heighten that sense of excitement for the season.
First, fold back the white part on the inside edge of the boot, then shape the whole piece into a rectangle.
Next, fold the side opposite the folded edge, round off the tip, and adjust the shape into a boot to finish.
Try using various colors to aim for even more colorful decorations.
Santa hat
When it comes to quintessential Christmas motifs, Santa Claus is a classic—he’s a symbol of excitement for children, bringing them presents.
Let’s decorate with a Santa-inspired hat to capture that festive thrill.
We’ll use red origami paper and cleverly incorporate the white underside to create a soft look.
First, fold a sharp triangle, then bend it to add dimension while keeping the finish gentle and soft.
present
Christmas presents from Santa Claus are an exciting and important event for children, aren’t they? Let’s capture that Christmas excitement with decorations inspired by gift boxes.
Because the shape is simple—a square wrapped with a ribbon—it’s important to pay close attention to the creases and how you layer the paper to achieve a three-dimensional finish.
When you use a single sheet of origami to make both the ribbon and the box, the well-defined creases help it look more three-dimensional.
star
When you think of Christmas, you probably imagine nighttime parties and stars shining in the night sky.
How about using the classic star mascot—also a staple decoration for Christmas trees—as a decoration for your calendar? The process involves combining pieces of origami to form a star shape, and the key is to make firm creases and use them as guides as you go.
The size of the star will change depending on the size of the origami pieces you combine, so adjust it to suit your calendar.
[For Seniors] Recommended December-Themed Fun Origami (21–30)
Star-shaped Santa Claus
Both stars and Santa Claus are essential for Christmas—let’s brighten the season with an adorable mascot that combines the two.
The idea is to use red origami to evoke Santa’s outfit and shape it into a star to create the mascot.
Another key point is forming it into a three-dimensional shape using the creases as guides; the rounded volume enhances its cuteness.
How you draw the face is also an important point where you can add your own originality.