Top 10 Christmas Websites for Kids

When the kids are begging for some computer time this holiday season, use this list of ten Christmas Websites for kids to keep them (and you) entertained for hours. With everything from jokes and games to a Christmas parade, these kids Christmas sites will provide a ton of fun and a little education too.

Be sure to bookmark this page for easy access to hours of holiday fun!

http://www.northpole.com

Visit NorthPole.com and you'll be greeted with a cute little North Pole village chock full of Christmas time fun. You'll find games, recipes, and even a mailroom where you can send a letter to Santa. Be warned, some links will take kids to shopping sites like Amazon so parental involvement is suggested.

http://www.noradsanta.org/

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) web site has been providing kids a way to track Santa's yearly journey around the world since 2004. A popular destination among kids of any age, NORAD tracks Santa should be on everyone's holiday favorites list.

http://www.crewsnest.vispa.com/journey.htm

At this kids Christmas site, little ones can learn about Christmas traditions around the world. Clicking on the flags will bring kids to a page with traditions from Australia, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, Jamaica, Norway, Sweden, and the USA.

http://elfyourself.jibjab.com

JibJab's Elf Yourself will have your kids howling with laughter! The site allows you to upload pictures of yourself that are turned into dancing, singing elves. You can create up to 5 elves, choose from numerous dance styles and then e-mail the final video to friends and family.

http://www.newseum.org/yesvirginia/

Everyone has heard the famous line from Francis Pharcellus Church's famous editorial. "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus." Now your kids can read the complete text and even see the original newspaper clipping. The Virginia editorial is a timeless Christmas tradition that every child is sure to love.

http://storynory.com

Story Nory offers free audio stories for kids. Their beautifully read tales include A Visit from St. Nicholas, A Christmas Carol, A Christmas Nutcracker, and more. The stories are captivating for young and old alike and can be streamed or downloaded for anytime listening.

http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st=30&e=holidaycoloring

Fisher Price offers some of the cutest holiday coloring pages on the web and has selections for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and winter. The site is very kid friendly and is easy for even the little ones to click through.

http://akidsheart.com/holidays/christms/chgames.htm

For cute online Christmas games, look no farther than A Kids Heart.com. Games include Dress Up Elves, Mahjong, Decorate a Christmas Tree and More.

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=Hkoyw04tUN8#t=71

This YouTube video will let your kids see Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas Parade whenever they want. Disney's lovable cast of characters comes to life in this recorded parade. A word of caution - while this link points directly to the video, it can ultimately lead kids back to the main YouTube web site. Parental guidance is recommended.

http://www.kidsjokes.co.uk/jokes/other/christmas.html

Every kid loves a good joke; and, what could be better than a Christmas joke? The Kids Jokes site will give your kids lots of knock-knock jokes, puns, and more. They'll be putting on their own stand-up routine in no time!

These Christmas websites are sure to have your kids giggling, singing, and learning. As with any website, parental involvement is encouraged to ensure that kids have a fun and safe online experience. Bookmark this list, visit the sites often and have a happy holiday!