[For Seniors] Handmade calendar for December: motifs that make you feel excited and joyful
When it comes to making December calendars, Christmas motifs are by far the most popular! Decorating with origami Santa Clauses, reindeer, poinsettias, and more gives your creation a wonderfully seasonal feel.
Did you know that Christmas decorations actually have lovely origins and stories behind them? One of the charms of making calendars is being able to share these fun tales with older adults as you work together.
This time, we’re introducing simple handmade calendar ideas that anyone can enjoy.
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[For Seniors] Handmade Calendar for December: Motifs That Spark Joy and Excitement (21–30)
sleigh
A sleigh is an essential item for Christmas, isn’t it? Santa rides his sleigh to deliver presents to everyone.
First, choose origami paper that matches the image of a sleigh.
Solid colors are fine, and using patterned origami can be fun too.
Measure the specified lengths, crease the folds, and then start folding.
Fold the runner (foot) parts and the seat part separately.
Finally, assemble each piece together and it’s complete! Add Santa, reindeer, and presents, and it instantly feels like Christmas has arrived.
bell
Let’s make a lovely bell out of a single sheet of origami! You’ll end up with a cute bell that practically sounds like it has a gentle chime.
It’s perfect for brightening up a room as a Christmas decoration or advent calendar.
Origami is said to stimulate and activate the brain by engaging the fingertips and thinking through the next steps.
It’s also easy to do while chatting with others, which helps encourage social interaction.
You can enjoy customizing the finished bell by adding a ribbon or drawing patterns with a pen.
Please feel free to use this activity to help create wonderful moments for older adults.
In conclusion
Creating a December calendar sounds like the perfect way to capture the excitement of Christmas.
Let’s enjoy expressing it with origami and paper cutouts of Santa Claus, reindeer, and Christmas bells, and share a wonderful time with older adults.
Display the handmade calendar and let conversations blossom with memories of Christmas.
May you enjoy a heartwarming winter moment that bridges generations.