[For Seniors] Recommended Wall Decorations for December: Ideas Collection
December is a busy season with events like Christmas and New Year’s.
Let’s help older adults feel the spirit of December—the month that wraps up the year—through recreation! This time, we’re introducing a recommended wall-decoration craft activity for December.
Creating wall decorations not only brings out the seasonal atmosphere, but can also have brain-training benefits.
It’s wonderful to brighten Christmas or welcome the New Year with pieces you’ve made yourself.
You can enjoy it by chatting and crafting in a big group, or by focusing quietly on your own.
Be sure to try making some lovely creations!
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[For Seniors] Recommended Wall Decorations for December: Idea Roundup (91–100)
Winter Flower
Now recognized around the world with workshops and more, ORIGAMI is one of Japan’s proud cultural traditions.
Crafting flowers with origami is a classic activity, but since it’s December, why not make flowers for December? The video introduces poinsettias made from origami—perfect for Christmas wreaths.
Of course, December also has many lovely flowers like cyclamen, daffodils, and camellias, so if participants research their favorite December flowers in advance, they’ll enjoy the craft even more.
angel
Santa Claus and reindeer alone are enough to set a perfect Christmas mood, but if you add an angel wall decoration to bless the holy night, the celebration will be even more festive.
Creating a realistic angel might be difficult, but a stylized angel-themed wall decoration seems doable.
This video introduces how to make an angel wall decoration for Christmas using materials you can find at a 100-yen shop.
Personally, I think the idea of using a ping-pong ball is simple yet quite brilliant.
Lend a hand with the finer tasks, and be sure to complete an adorable little angel!
[For Seniors] Recommended Wall Decorations for December: Idea Collection (101–110)
Rolling Snowman Made from Scrap Materials
Making snowmen out of toilet paper rolls sounds wonderful! Since the materials are light, it seems easy for older adults to join in.
Folding paper, using scissors, and gluing pieces together give plenty of chances to use the fingers.
It could even help stimulate the brain.
Use colored construction paper to make the eyes, nose, and scarf to finish off a cute snowman.
The round, chubby shape is absolutely adorable! It would be nice to enjoy friendly conversation while making them together with older adults.
Using recycled materials is also gentle on the environment.
With the finished snowmen, you can enjoy the festive atmosphere of Christmas and the New Year.
star
Stars are an essential decoration—not only for Christmas but also for events like Tanabata.
They’re easy to make with just origami, and as shown in the reference video, you can also cut them out using templates.
Like snowmen, their simplicity makes them perfect for trying out various creative ideas.
It’s also great that you can make them with items you already have around the house.
We recommend having seniors create stars using materials like yarn, then stringing them together and hanging them on the wall as a garland!
Snowflakes
You can make snow-like decorations simply by cutting white paper into circles, but why not take this opportunity to try crafting real snowflakes? In this video, we show you how to make simple paper snowflakes with origami—perfect not only for facilities but also as wall decorations at home.
Since some of the steps involve fine cutting with scissors, family members or facility staff may want to lend a hand as needed.
We hope you’ll enjoy completing your sparkling snowflakes!
roasted sweet potato
December is a season full of events like Christmas and New Year’s, and it also brings to mind lots of delicious foods.
This time, we’re introducing a wall decoration inspired by a classic winter treat that everyone loves: roasted sweet potatoes.
In this video, they use paper in roasted-sweet-potato colors and toothpicks to craft a tasty-looking roasted sweet potato.
By making a campfire alongside it, the result is a wall decoration that truly captures the roasted sweet potato vibe.
It’s a decoration so evocative you might find yourself getting hungry—give it a try!
Christmas tree
It’s a symbol of Christmas, and even people who aren’t very interested in Christmas events can’t help but feel a bit excited when they see one in town—that’s the Christmas tree.
Many people in senior facilities and at home do set up compact Christmas trees, but since it’s the season, why not try making a Christmas tree as a wall decoration too? As shown in the video, you can create colorful Christmas trees using origami.
It’s great for recreation because it uses fine motor skills, but be sure to keep a close eye when using tools like cutters, and in some cases consider assisting with just that step to ensure safety.