Last week, I wrote about doing a Christmas light scavenger hunt with your grandchildren. That reminded me of an activity that my son and daughter-in-law have done with their children.
You’ve probably heard about doorbell ditch, haven’t you? That’s where you ring somebody’s doorbell and run away and hide. They come to the door and nobody’s there.
Not cool in my opinion. But sometimes kids like to pull that prank.
This activity is similar. Only better. It’s a kinder, gentler version of a doorbell ditch — Christmas style.
You could do this activity as you are doing your Christmas light scavenger hunt. I think ‘tween’ and teen grandchildren (and grandma!) would really enjoy doing this. It spreads Christmas cheer and goodwill.
Basically, you drive around the neighborhood enjoying the Christmas lights and doing your Christmas light scavenger hunt. When you see a home with Christmas lights that you especially like, it’s time to do your Christmas doorbell ditch.
You quietly run to the door, slip a copy of my special door hanger over the front door knob, ring the door bell, and scurry away before you are discovered.
People answer the door and find a pleasant surprise that says their Christmas lighting efforts are appreciated.
They get a warm fuzzy feeling because they know that others appreciate their Christmas lights!
Your family get a warm fuzzy feeling because they have done a secret act of kindness.
Here is a ‘we like your lights door hanger that you can print up and use for the door hanger. (Don’t print up the picture below. It’s merely a picture so you can see what the door hangers look like.)
So. Print up a bunch, then jump in your car with your grandkids. Head out to enjoy the holiday lights and to spread some Christmas cheer!
