Get into the Holiday Spirit with these 7 tips
December is around the corner, and whether we like it or not, the holiday season has begun. As eventful as the last months have been, it’s still hard to believe that we’re nearing the end of year. In times of hardship, having something to look forward to can help us foster a sense of wonder. This year, the holidays will be an opportunity to be thankful for the friends, family, and people that are able to join us in celebration this year. While some of them may not be physically present with us, their company—however it comes—and the memories of past good times may be able to help us spark a sense of optimism for the near future and its possibilities.
Gifts and decorations aside, there are dozens of things you can easily do to start getting into a festive mood. Curating a Christmas hits playlist, putting together DIY decorations, or recreating your favourite seasonal recipes can go a long way to spark the festive spirit in you. Here are some easy ways to get into the holiday spirit!
1. Create a Christmas playlist
Start cranking up Mariah Carey and get ready to tap into the holiday spirit dormant in you. There’s no better way to get festive than gathering the best Christmas songs into a playlist. Share it with friends or keep it to yourself, but whatever you do make sure to turn up the holiday tunes and dance the end of the year away!
2. Decorate your space!
Start tuning your office space with some holiday cheer. It’s also a great time to start decorating your house. Getting ornaments and putting them up in your space early on helps us create a visual cue that the season for joy is already here. Make it a family activity. Put up a Christmas tree, or ask your kids or siblings to create their own DIY decorations.
3. Get in touch with someone you haven’t connected with in awhile
With everything that’s been going on this year, you shouldn’t feel guilty if you have been keeping to yourself. Sometimes it’s hard to take the time to talk with the people you care about, so there’s no better time than now to get in touch with them. Give them a call, invite them for a video chat, or even send them a letter. The festivities are a great time to reconnect with your loved ones.
4. Recreate traditional holiday recipes
It’s never too late to start getting ready for dinner gatherings. Dust off your family’s recipe book or google holiday recipes and treat yourself to those festive treats you adore. Recreating the recipes we’re fond of is just as fun as discovering new recipes, especially when we share them with the people around us. Get your family to decide what they’d like to make or bake for the approaching holidays.
5. Organize a festive book club
Make some hot chocolate, put on your warmest blanket, and start reading. This time of year, you’ll find that there are many wonderful books that have a festive theme. It’s the perfect opportunity to spend time with yourself, but it’s also a great activity that you can share with your friends or family. Start a book club that will spark the best part of the season!
6. DIY your way into the holidays
Apart from decoration ideas, there are a lot of DIY projects that can spark the festive spirit! From handmade greeting cards, self-care products, homemade recipes to fuzzy socks, the possibilities are endless.
7. Festive movie marathon!
Cozy up and put on your warmest pajamas for the most festive movie marathon of the year. This is the perfect occasion to take a break from the day-to-day routine and have a fun evening with your family. Get them to vote for their holiday favourites, be it movies or TV episodes, and tune in with warm drinks and sweet snacks.
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