Looking for a fun and inexpensive way to add a little Christmas magic to Christmas Eve? These free printable reindeer food tags are an easy way to turn a simple bag of oats and sprinkles into a special Christmas Eve tradition.
Kids will love making their own reindeer food and leaving it outside on Christmas Eve for Santa’s reindeer. The printable tags make the little treat even more special and are perfect for Christmas Eve activities, classroom treats, party favours, or homemade Christmas gifts.
Supplies List
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For the Reindeer Food
- Rolled oats
- Christmas-colored sprinkles
- Small clear treat bags
For the Tags
- Free printable reindeer food tags (download below)
- White cardstock
- Printer
- Paper trimmer or scissors
- Hole punch
- Ribbon, baker’s twine or jute twine
How to Make Reindeer Food
Step 1: Print the Free Reindeer Food Tags
Download the free printable reindeer food tags and print them on white glossy cardstock.
Cardstock is recommended because it is sturdier than regular printer paper and will hold up better when attached to the treat bags. Using glossy cardstock gives the cards a little shimmer.
Step 2: Prepare the Reindeer Food
Place your oats in a bowl and add a small amount of Christmas-colored sprinkles.
Give everything a gentle stir until the sprinkles are evenly distributed throughout the oats.
You don’t need a lot of sprinkles. A small amount is enough to make the mixture look festive.
Step 3: Fill the Bags
Spoon the reindeer food into small clear plastic bags.
Don’t overfill them. A few tablespoons of reindeer food is plenty for each package and makes the bags easier to close and decorate.
Twist or fold the top of the bag and secure it with a small p twist tie or staple it closed.
Step 4: Cut Out the Tags
Cut the printable tags apart using scissors or a paper trimmer.
Step 5: Attach the Tags
Punch a hole near the top of each tag.
Thread ribbon or twine through the hole and attach the tag to the bag of reindeer food.
That’s it! Your Christmas Eve reindeer food is ready.
How to Use the Reindeer Food
On Christmas Eve, have the kids take their little bag of reindeer food outside.
They can sprinkle it near the front door, along the walkway, or somewhere else where Santa’s reindeer can easily find it.
Then head inside, get cozy, and wait for Santa!
It’s a simple activity, but it can become one of those little Christmas traditions that children remember for years.
Helpful Tips for Success
What kind of Cardstock is best?
For the tags, glossy cardstock is my number one pick. Alternatives include regular printer-sized medium- to heavy-weight cardstock. Photo paper or even regular printer paper.
Make Reindeer Food for a Christmas Party
These printable tags aren’t just for Christmas Eve.
You can also make them as:
- Christmas party favours
- Classroom treats
- Sunday school treats
- Preschool Christmas gifts
- Scout group activities
- Neighbourhood Christmas gifts
Make this a fun activity.
This easy diy is a fun classroom, party, family time, or even daycare activity. Print the tags, let the kids make their own bags of food, then add the tags. It is quick and doesnt require long attention spans and is budget-friendly.
Choose Your Sprinkles Carefully
Avoid plastic glitter, metallic confetti, or other materials that could become litter or poisonous to birds and other animals.
Consider using food-based decorations that are appropriate for outdoor use in your area and not harmful to animals.
Making reindeer food is such a simple way to add a little extra magic to Christmas Eve. With a few inexpensive supplies and these free printable reindeer food tags, you can create a fun tradition your kids will look forward to year after year. Whether you make one bag for your family or a whole batch to share, these little treats are sure to bring some Christmas cheer. I hope you enjoy making them as much as the kids enjoy sprinkling them out for Santa’s reindeer!
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