How to entertain a little lady for Christmas?

[Dreamer]

I hope the weird title helps

Sooo in Christmas Eve, my cousins and me usually play videogames together until dinner/Santa. But this year, we're going to invite two more cousins - one of them is too young to play with us (6 years, the 'grown-ups' are from 14 to 18) and I'm afraid she'll get bored. Do you have any ideas to keep her entertained until Santa arrives? I don't want her to watch TV all night while we play videogames =/

[ponyqueen]

Make her go to midnight mass.

[Aadra310]

Coloring books?  Most kids like those. But NOT the activity books (so all my friends with little ones say!).  Maybe find out if she likes Hello Kitty, MLP, or whatever, and get a new color book and new box of crayons for her.  An age-appropriate puzzle might be fun.  Wal-Mart, Big Lots, and Tuesday Morning usually stock kids puzzles.  ETA: Just saw that you are in Spain so maybe you don't have those stores!  Big Lots and Tuesday Morning are like discount chains and have new toys a little cheaper than normal retail if you have any place like that to check out!

Does she know card games like Go Fish or Crazy 8s?  The "big kids" might have to take turns playing with her.  Unless she's shy, she'll want to play with all of you and it isn't really fair to leave her on her own all night.  SORRY is an awesome board game that is fun for kids and adults.  You just have to count basically, so I'm sure she could do that one.  My family still plays that together and we're all over 30!  LOL!

If you have any dolls or ponies that need their hair styled (and you don't mind her messing with them), that might be a good project, too.

[ponyqueen]

Lol... actually, you have an excellent group! You should start the evening by caroling in your neighborhood, followed by a little holiday lights tour (provided a responsible driver is available). Alternatively if no ride is available, you should all go skating or sledding or build a snowman... then head home for some hot cider and cocoa. The rest of the evening you can play super fun board games, dance, organize a "Gift Grab Dice Game" and maybe play a few video games when you are winding down.

Get into the Christmas Spirit!

Actually, even if you are not "religious", midnight mass can be amazing. I'm not a regular church-goer but I look forward to the amazing choir and spiritual intensity at St. Agnes church on the holiest of nights.

[kaoskat]

Bake cookies for Santa! That's always fun and it involves alot of eating cookies so that's fun too. Or have a silly costume contest that involves putting together outfits for Christmas decorations (tinsel, garland, ornaments, etc).

[ponyqueen]

Bake cookies for Santa! That's always fun and it involves alot of eating cookies so that's fun too. Or have a silly costume contest that involves putting together outfits for Christmas decorations (tinsel, garland, ornaments, etc).

yes!!!! baking!!

[Thunderwing]

Something messy. It was always a messy craft project that kept the young one busy while the rest of us were doing something else.

I would give her a movie, ask her what she wants to watch, and park her in front of a separate TV.  Then also provide things to play with. At 6, she's going to have a short attention span so lots of variety is key. When she gets bored with one thing, introduce something new. Coloring books are good, paper and scissors are good. An Ipad would certainly do the job! A few bait or fakie ponies to play with, and maybe a playset?

[Strawberry Swirl]

Trying to think as a 6 year old here, do you have any Pokemon games laying around that you either haven't used extensively/are willing to part with a save file?
Okay, I'm kind of thinking of what I would want as a 6 year old, but Pokemon seems to be something to keep a kid busy for a while.

Barring that, is there any games you could teach her to play that is appropriate for her age?

[Galactica]

Coloring, simple crafts, legos...

[fingerpaints]

It really depends on the child. Craft, making jewelry (stringing beads or making loom band bracelets), construction toys, playdough. There are heaps of kids activities to keep young ones entertained, just a matter of figuring out her interests. Kids are always kept busy with craft or baking.

[melodys_angel]

making garland out of tubes of paper (chain style) or popcorn?  Getting a separate area for her to decorate?  Bake something?

[Rachel-Eyes]

We got in trouble once for sneaking orange soda into my room and having a tea party, and we might have just gotten a slap on the wrist if we didn't decide to throw toilet paper streamers afterwards. My mother was livid. But maybe if you planned it, it won't be so bad.

Just trying to think like a six-year-old. Kids love creative messes like that!

Good luck, and I hope you guys have a blast!

[Sukey]

Most 6 year olds that I have met like to play video games. She may want to play video games also- maybe you could just take turns playing child friendly video games.

As far as card games go UNO is always fun My cousins and I have played that for years and years.