[Elderly Care Facility] Fun-filled recreational activities for a Christmas party: crafts, rhythmic exercises, games, and even a snack-time activity

Winter Wonderland

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One of the Christmas songs that seems to come from nowhere when winter arrives is “Winter Wonderland.” Its bright sound and lively rhythm create a cheerful, uplifting mood.

Although the song was originally born in the United States, it has been translated into various languages and is sung all around the world.

Even while seated, moving your upper body broadly or stepping your feet can serve as stretching and make for a moderate amount of exercise, so I recommend it.

I think it’s a song even older adults will know, so why not include it in your Christmas recreation activities?

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Hamada Takuya

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Karaoke Contest

Joy Paradise July 29 Karaoke Contest 2

Back when today’s seniors were in their youth, I don’t think karaoke boxes like the ones we have now existed yet.

If people wanted to sing together, they probably relied on so-called sing-along cafés or the “8-track” karaoke machines in snack bars.

Some might never have sung in front of others at all.

A casual, in-house karaoke party would let everyone enjoy singing without worrying about those around them.

If you’re shy about singing solo, forming a group and singing children’s songs could be a good option! Raising your voice is said to be good for your health, so it’s a plan that kills two birds with one stone.

Small prizes would make it even more fun.

Christmas video viewing

Christmas Video ①

Let’s help people feel the Christmas spirit with visuals like brightly shining Christmas trees and gently falling snow.

When these videos play with music in the background while people are gaming or chatting, they’ll catch a glimpse now and then and sense a calm, soothing mood.

In addition to choosing the right visuals and music, it’s also a good idea to be creative with how you insert on-screen text celebrating Christmas to draw more attention to the video.

Because the footage is simple and meant to influence relaxation time, it’s important to think carefully about when and where to incorporate it.

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Easy Christmas Exercises

[Christmas ★ Easy Choreography] All I Want For Christmas Is You / Mariah Carey [Christmas party, kindergarten, nursery school, elementary school, junior high school, easy dance]

Let’s get moving with a dance set to the romantic Christmas classic “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” It’s a pop song that really highlights the sparkle of the season, so the most important thing is to feel the fun with your whole body.

The choreography is simple, mainly side-to-side steps, but if the song’s fast tempo makes it tricky, it’s a good idea to break the moves into more counts.

If you focus on matching the light, upbeat tempo, you’ll not only achieve smoother body movements but also improve your explosiveness.

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Siren Toiv

[Chair Exercises] Let’s Get Energized with Christmas Classics! / Kayō de Nice Taiso #38

This is an exercise set to “Silent Eve,” a signature song by Midori Karashima and a classic Christmas tune.

In keeping with the gentle melody, focus on your breathing while gradually making your movements larger.

By progressing from small motions to bigger ones, you’ll feel various parts of your body—starting with the arms—stretching.

Doing it seated in a chair is also a key point, encouraging you to aim for large movements within a comfortable, safe range.

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Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

Kizuna Day Service Warm-up Exercises: “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”

This is an exercise routine performed to one of the classic Christmas songs, “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.” It combines choreography inspired by the lyrics with simple movements for the arms and neck to add a fresh accent to your usual workout.

The basic position is sitting in a chair with hands on the hips, which helps you maintain proper posture with a straight back.

Although the music is light and lively, the choreography is slow, allowing you to make large movements and train your body effectively.

It’s also recommended to add a brain-training element by having participants think about coordinating their hands and feet.

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Santa Is Coming to Town Exercise

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This is an exercise routine set to the song “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” which expresses the excitement of Santa coming to deliver presents.

While keeping a firm grasp of the rhythm, the movements portray the lyrics, so let’s proceed by singing along to help remember what comes next.

A key point is that, despite the song’s light feel, some of the choreography is slow, and it can easily be done while sitting in a chair.

Feel the world of the lyrics and use your movements to clearly express the adorable image of a child waiting for Santa.

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