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Aside from the variety of games online, there are also must-have apps for kids. From an app that allows your little one to love a virtual reindeer to tools for tracking acts of kindness for kiddos, these apps enhance the holiday magic for children and keep them connected to the spirit of kindness even when they aren't home. "The St. Bernard app is all about bringing Christmas spirit and kids can earn care badges as they mark off in the app the types of kindness they have done or what they have done to help Christmas cheer," Chanda said.