At the beginning of the month, send a holiday scavenger hunt list to family members, including aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins and all of the kids, too. Encourage every family member to look for the items on the list throughout the month. When they find one of the festive items, they should document it with a photo. The goal is to photograph as many of the items as possible, and the family member with the most items checked off their list wins!

When your family gathers for a holiday celebration, each family member can share his or her photos. Or, for a twist, have everyone share their photos on social media all month long. The winner can be rewarded a small prize, gag gift or homemade treat. But the bigger prize will be bringing the family together for the holidays, sharing silly scavenger hunt stories and creating new family traditions.

Here are a few items to start your photo scavenger hunt list. Add some of your own ideas, too, and be sure to include a few family jokes!

  • Tacky holiday sweater
  • Christmas carolers
  • Pet dressed in a holiday costume
  • Menorah
  • Bow or wreath on the grill of a semi-truck
  • Elaborately-decorated house or yard
  • Nativity scene
  • Snow globe
  • Giant Christmas tree
  • Santa Claus
  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
  • Float in a holiday parade
  • Mistletoe