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Tu Bishvat at Home: Fun and Meaningful Family Activities for the Holiday of Trees
Planting, crafts, games, and festive treats that bring nature and Jewish values into your home
- Shira Priant
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Tu Bishvat is just around the corner, and there’s nothing like celebrating it together as a family. Even if you don’t have a yard or garden, you can bring the spirit of the holiday into your home with fun, lighthearted activities that help children connect to nature, learn about trees, and enjoy the fruits of the land. So how do you turn Tu Bishvat into a special at-home experience? Following are some great ideas:
Plant Together — Even Indoors
You don’t need a garden to enjoy nature. Take small pots, soil, and seeds (mint, basil, or even an avocado pit), and let each family member plant something of their own and watch it grow. It’s not only fun — it also teaches children patience and the power of growth.
Nature-Inspired Art Projects
Do you have lentils, chickpeas, or beans at home? Perfect. Grab glue, cardstock, and paints, and create trees or flowers, decorating them with seeds and legumes. You can even make beautiful mobiles using different types of seeds. It’s creative, unique, and fills your home with natural, original artwork.
Holiday-Themed Trivia Games
Turn Tu Bishvat into a playful challenge. Prepare trivia cards about the trees of Israel, with questions like: Which tree gives us dates? From which tree do we make olive oil? You can also create picture cards of trees and play a memory game.
Baking and Tasting Together
Set up a festive table with fresh and dried fruits, nuts, and almonds, and let everyone choose their favorite. You can also bake cookies together using dried fruits for a sweet family activity.
A Family Tree
Sit together and think: how is your family like a tree? Draw a family tree and add names, pictures, or symbols that represent your connections. It’s a meaningful way to feel closer and strengthen family bonds.
Don’t Throw Away — Recycle
Instead of tossing old paper, cut and fold it into colorful flowers. Attach them to drinking straws or strings and create a festive, eco-friendly bouquet.
With a little creativity, Tu Bishvat can become a joyful, meaningful celebration that brings nature, learning, and family time together — right at home.
