As part of our Solstice calendar, the kids and I spent an afternoon cutting out paper snowflakes. I think perhaps I enjoyed making them more now than when I was a kid. Here are a few of our creations:
Our children don’t expect holiday fun to cost money. They only want to spend time with us.
living peacefully with children 
Those (and the display of them) look awesome! And I love your holiday spirit, so to speak.
I also wanted to say that. I’ve been reading back through this month’s posts and the way you have created this holiday for your family is wonderful. You’ve put so much thought into it, I’ve been inspired to work with my little girls to make some gifts too.