Make Christmas communication joyful, accessible and inclusive with Makaton!

This festive resource is packed with Makaton Signs and Symbols to help everyone share, explore and enjoy Christmas together. From talking about decorations and festive foods to describing traditions, giving simple instructions or labelling your environment, it’s designed to support families, practitioners and groups in making the season meaningful for all. 

With clear, practical vocabulary, you’ll find ready-to-use signs and symbols that make communication easier this festive season. Whether you’re celebrating at home, in school or in community settings, this PDF helps everyone feel confident, included and able to join in. 

Why people love this resource

• Topic-based vocabulary: Includes Christmas traditions, decorations, festive foods, key celebration days and more. Symbols such as Christmas Tree, Presents, Snowman, Holly, Mince Pie and Father Christmas are included! 
  
  
• Easy to use: Provides clear signs and symbols you can use straight away to communicate single ideas or build simple festive sentences.
  
  
• Flexible format: Print out to label festive items in your setting, Tree, Presents, Santa, or use as visual prompts during activities, storytelling, routines and celebrations. 
  
  
• Inclusive and empowering: Supports confidence, independence and shared understanding for anyone using Makaton, helping everyone take part in Christmas fun.

Download today and make this Christmas a warm, connected and truly inclusive experience!