December 2025
Find activity ideas for occasions and events in December.
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Find inspiration for occasions and events to plan into your programme in December. You can view the PDF version of our December calendar or find even more ideas on this page.
- UK Disability History Month (Sunday 14 November to Saturday 20 December)
- International Day for the Abolition of Slavery (Tuesday 2 December)
- World Soil Day (Friday 5 December)
- Pretend to be a Time Traveller Day (Monday 8 December)
- Human Rights Day (Wednesday 10 December)
- Hanukkah (Sunday 14 December sunset - nightfall 22 December)
- Winter Solstice (Sunday 21 December)
- Christmas Eve (Wednesday 24 December)
- Christmas Day (Thursday 25 December)
- Boxing Day (Friday 26 December)
- Hogmanay (Wednesday 31 December)
Badge of the month - Beaver and Cub Disability Awareness badges
The Beaver and Cub Disability Awareness Badge encourages young people to explore what disability means, learn how to support others, celebrate differences, and develop kindness, empathy, and inclusion in their everyday lives.
UK Disability History Month (Sun 14 Nov – Sat 20 Dec)
This month is a great way to learn about disability to create a more equitable way forward for all.
Activities to try:
- Learn about hidden disabilities.
- Learn about disability through famous faces.
- Make a robotic hand.
Find out more about disability inclusion in Scouts.
Festive activities (December)
Here are some activities you could try over the festive season:
- Make decorations out of plastic bottles.
- Play Santa's coming.
- Make some delicious festive truffles.
- Find more festive activities on our activity finder
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery (Tue 2 Dec)
On the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, Scouts reflect on freedom, dignity, and taking action to build a fairer, safer world for everyone.
Activities to try:
- Black History Timeline
- Learn about slavery abolitionists Ellen and William Craft.
Find out more about International Day for the Abolition of Slavery | United Nations
World Soil Day (Fri 5 Dec)
Did you know that soil is essential to our survival? World Soil Day celebrates the importance of healthy soil and sustainability.
Activities to try:
- Learn to protect our environment with the Cubs Environmental Conservation Activity badge.
- Explore our ecosystem with Web of life
- Make your own compost
International Volunteer Day (Fri 5 Dec)
On International Volunteer Day, Scouts celebrate the power of volunteering and the positive difference it makes in communities around the world.
Activities to try:
- Thank your Scout leaders by giving them these thank you notes.
- Find out about local charities that support the community.
- Share the kindness of volunteers in your community.
Pretend to be a Time Traveller Day (Mon 8 Dec)
On Pretend Time Traveller Day, Scouts use their imagination to journey to the past or future and discover new adventures.
Activities to try:
- Make a time capsule for your future self.
- Record your adventures by taking pictures.
- Recreate olden day pictures.
Human Rights Day (Wed 10 Dec)
Human Rights Day marks the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It's the most translated document in the world and sets out the rights that everyone is entitled to.
Activities to try:
- Learn about the rights of children in this game.
- Learn about activism and find out about Rosa Park's.
Winter Solstice (Sun 21 Dec)
The Winter Solstice, marks the longest night of the year while we look forward to the return of longer, brighter days.
Activities to try:
- Play winter party games.
- 21 activities to do outside in colder weather | Blog | Scouts
- Warm up your taste buds by making this delicious Moroccan vegie stew.
Hanukkah (sunset Sun 14 Dec - nightfall Mon 22 Dec)
Hanukkah is a Jewish festival, which lasts for eight nights. It's sometimes known as the Jewish Festival of Lights.
Activities to try:
- Make a reflection paper chain.
- Have a menorah relay race
Learn more about faiths and beliefs in Scouts.
Christmas Eve (Wed 24 Dec)
Christmas Eve is celebrated around the world on the 24 December. Some countries may celebrate Christmas on this day, rather than on 25 December.
Activities to try:
- Make some salt dough decorations.
- Build your own snowman.
- Make campfire Christmas pudding.
Christmas Day (Thurs 25 Dec)
Christmas Day is a Christian festival that’s celebrated around the world on the 25 December. For some people, it celebrates the birth of Jesus, but for others it can simply be a time for family and kindness.
Activities to try:
- Play this festive relay game.
- Have fun guessing what's in the stocking.
- Bake some treats.
Learn more about faiths and beliefs in Scouts.
Boxing Day (Fri 26 Dec)
Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day.
Activities to try:
- Make cards from leftover wrapping paper
- Make something tasty from your leftovers
- Make care packages for the community by donating gifts.
New Year’s Eve (Wed 31 Dec)
Say goodbye to 2025 and get ready to welcome in 2026!
Activities to try:
- Plan for the year and write a letter to your future self.
- Become more productive for the new year by planning your day.
- Play this fun game.
Hogmanay (31 Dec)
Hogmanay is celebrated on New Year's Eve. Did you know Hogmanay is the word for the last day of the old year?
Activities to try:
- Try ceilidh dancing
- Sing some Scottish songs
- Try making some Scottish tartan