2020 has definitely been a year to remember for so many reasons and most of them being things we want to forget about. Thankfully we now have a vaccine and hopefully, in 2021 there will be much more happiness and catching up with life.
Even though 2020 has been with a lot of negatives with Covid, I have had positives in life such as reading more, spending time with my kids and basically having mre time to relax. I am going with the positive vibes and sharing some things that can brighten up the festive season.
Fun things to do this festive season
- Make Christmas cards – This is something I have always wanted to do but not got round to doing. It adds a little personal touch especially if you haven’t seen the person you are sending it to for a while.
- Do some baking – I love baking all year round but during the festive season it has a little more love involved. I love adding Christmas style flavours such as cinnamon, fruit and mint.
- Call family/friends – I always smile talking to my friends and family no matter the time of year. During the festive season, it’s nice to reminisce about fun stories from growing up or recent fun memories.
- Learn a new hobby – Growing up I learnt many new crafts but over the years I forgot about them. I really want to start cross-stitching again soon.
- Watch Christmas Movies– I love watching Christmas movies, they always make me either laugh, smile or a mix of both. My favourites are the Grinch, Home Alone and Christmas Chronicles.
- Have your own fashion show– I think these are so fun to do especially if you live with family or friends. This can also be done on facetime, just like you have your own audience. I like to dress in random combinations and strut down the hallway.
- Get or make festive drinks. – I bought myself a festive drink from Costa the other day and enjoyed it but they can be easily made at home. I might even post some recipes soon.
- Put up Christmas Decorations – If you’re like me you might have put up decorations early. I love adding decorations here and there whenever I see some lovely decorations while shopping.
- Make plans for the new year – This year has been memorable for sure, so looking forward to the new year is something. I am writing in my planner holidays, books and things I want to do for the new year coming.
- Listen to Christmas playlists – December is the time to whip out the cheesy Christmas hits from past and present. Put on your dancing shoes and dance away.
- Have a pyjama day – Pyjamas have to be the comfiest things ever. Have a day with pyjamas, duvet and pop on some movies.
- Self-care time for you – You have probably been running around buying presents, organising food and writing cards that you have forgotten about you, take time and enjoy some self-care. Even if you haven’t been doing those things thinking of you is important too.
- A Candy Cane Hunt – During easter its typical to have an easter egg hunt but who says you can’t do it during Christmas? I will be hiding these around my home and see who finds the most.
- Play games – This could be board games like monopoly or online games with friends and family you can’t be with.
- Wear Festive Clothing– Whether it be a silly Christmas jumper or cosy socks, these add some fun to every day.
- Make Christmas Dinner – This is so much more fun when you plan. I am not sure what we are having yet but it will be organised with foods we all love.
- Make a personalised calendar – I love doing this as its something personal to you and every month you have something you love that no one else will have the same as.
- Have a refreshing walk – I just love long walks, they are refreshing and a great way to relax.
- Do some reading – Obviously, this can be done whenever but with the holidays coming up they are more time to spend on books.
- Get crafty– Whether is rock painting, making your own decoration or simply colouring in a colouring book, these are such fun things to do.
What fun things are you going to be doing this festive season?
Until next time
Mel x
Love these ideas, especially the pajama day one! ๐ I plan to do that and watch holiday movies.
Great ideas, we definitely need as much festive cheer as possible this year! My local area have a Christmas tree trail which my partner and I will be following โ we’re going to take some hot chocolates with us and enjoy the lights.
Have a lovely Christmas!
Great ideas to do this festive season
Love these ideas. Thank you for sharing.
This weekend is my first weekend where I get to do things like this and Iโm so excited! Will I be able to cram it all into 2 days haha?
I’ve been trying to do most of these tbh! I’m planning to do some baking this weekend actually ๐ x
This is such a positive post! I love all your ideas to make Christmas fun and to create memories for all. Thanks for sharing!
That’s what I do every year. Any fun games
to suggest?
This is the kind of to-do list that I LOVE!!! I am all about Christmas and have been trying to cram in as much Christmas as I possibly can whenever I can.
I will be ticking more of these off my own list this weekend x x
I love the idea of having our own fashion show. My daughter will love doing this. I have been trying to think of something fun to do with her this weekend and that is going to happen! Great list.
Aw, these are some brilliant ideas, Mel! Love the idea of a candy cane hunt – we could do it in the garden too for some fresh air. And yes to festive drinks, especially hot chocolate with alllllll the marshmallows ๐
I love all these ideas! Definitely can’t wait to start having Christmas film marathons and putting the decorations up xx
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Great list! Iโve been watching one Christmas movie everyday and drinking a lot of festive drinks! Itโs definitely helped to get me into the Christmas spirit.
Love this blog post! For some reason this year just feels less Christmasy, which makes me so sad, especially as it’s our little boys first Christmas. I’m going to do a couple of things from your list to help get me more into the Christmas Spirit!
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These are some really great suggestions! I love this time of year and even though itโs a little different this year but I still want to have as much festive fun as possible. Iโm going to start by watching some Christmas movies! X
I love baking at Christmas. I always make a vegan dessert for everyone to eat Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Helen
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These are great ideas! I love that you can do them all at home too. Baking is my favourite festive activity!
Some great ideas for fun things to do in the festive season, I’ve done most of these already and we’re not halfway through December yet! x
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Love these festive ideas! I’ve ticked many of these off my Christmas bucket list already, but I will be trying to do more baking this year! Thank you for sharing. ๐
These are some great ideas! I’ve been in such a festive mood this year (because there’s not much else to do) and I love seeing all these creative ideas! Thanks so much for sharing!
I love all your ideas here! I’ve been trying some of these and reading is my favorite haha thank you so much ๐
Have a lovely Christmas x
These are fab ideas to have a go at around Christmas time! I always find that it is super busy around Christmas, as I always try to make the Christmas cards and some handmade gifts or edible treats. I would deffo advise starting early if wanting to make a big batch of Christmas cards. Also Christmas songs and films are a must (although I started way earlier than December watching and listening haha).
Thanks for sharing your list!
Aimsy xoxo
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Thanks for sharing Mel! It’s the first year that it doesn’t feel like Christmas much, so it’s always good to add new things to do during this time xx
Such great ideas <3 I miss studying in Starbucks and having their amazing oat milk hot chocolate with a cookie or two๐ ๐ Pj days are the absolute best – I could literally live in them for days on end๐ My favourite thing at the moment is to make Christmas decorations whilst watching a good Christmas movie! Merry Christmas, hope you have a good one xx