5 FUN WAYS TO COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
It’s that time of the year again when the faint smell of cookies come wafting through window panes; when goodies in neatly-wrapped packages get ready to be gifted. It’s that time when the cheer of the season is so infectious – you can’t stop yourself from singing along to a song (or two)! After all, Christmas comes but once a year. And so does a Christmas-themed countdown! If you want to do something completely out-of-the-box this merry season, take a look at what our ultimate Christmas countdown has in store for you.
Make your own Christmas cards
This season, why not send personalized, meaningful Christmas cards to friends and family? With DIY Christmas cards, all you need is some paper, pens, sketches, glue, and of course – YOU! What’s great about these cards is that you can customize them as per individual preferences. So steer clear of something off the counter and put your heart and soul into something that’ll forever be cherished.
Indulge in an epic Christmas-themed movie marathon
One of the best ways to set the mood for the holiday season is with a full-fledged Christmas movie marathon that could last all day or even all-month long. I mean, who can say no to movies, blankets, some gingerbread cookies, and of course – eggnog! From the good ol’ classics such as ‘A Christmas Carol’ (1951) and the ‘Home Alone’ series to evergreen favorites such as ‘The Polar Express’ and ‘Elf’ – the choices for a movie marathon are aplenty! Here’s a list of more Christmas movies to get your marathon going.
Sing along to magical choir performances
Whether you want to sing along to popular choir tunes or simply attend a classical music recital – it doesn’t get more magical than during Christmas. Keep an eye out for special pre-Christmas performances at your local church or in universities. Maybe even stream a popular choir group performance online to set the mood. Because honestly, is it even Christmas without 100 voices singing ‘silent night’ in harmonies, lit by nothing but candles?
Play a game of Secret Santa
If there’s one sure-shot way to add a little more excitement and suspense to Christmas, it’s definitely a game of Secret Santa. Get the game rolling weeks in advance and have participants send clues, hints, and tasks to their Secret children until the very last day. If you want to shake things up a little, give the traditional rules of Secret Santa a twist. Switch to versions such as Yankee Swap (all presents are piled together and numbered before being picked out through a lucky draw), Conspiracy Santa (where the group works together to conspire the gift for the one left behind), or even Guess the Gift (Gifts are to be guessed by the receiver before opening) among others.
Spread the Christmas cheer by giving
As they always say, there’s no greater delight in life than the joy of giving. And there’s no better time to do that than during Christmas. Whether it’s donating blankets to help someone get through a chilly winter night or spending your day spreading the cheer at an old age home – every single act of kindness can bring a smile on someone’s face.
So there you have it – a holiday countdown you won’t regret (unlike the cake and cookie-eating spree that is sure to ensue). And with these ideas up your sleeve, your Christmas will be very merry indeed.
Happy holidays!
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