Christmas is arguably one of the most popular holidays of the year. Whether you think Christmas celebrations should be strictly reserved for December, or you're setting up your tree and lights on November 1st, Christmas time is the best time. Filling an entire month with Christmas activities seems like it could be impossible, but I am here to fix that for you. Here are twenty-five of the best things to do in the twenty-five days leading up to Christmas.
1. Build a snowman.
Regardless of how cold it is, building a snowman is one of the best ways to get yourself into the holiday mood.
2. Bake Christmas cookies and treats.
Baking Christmas cookies and other holiday treats can really bring a family together. Sometimes these are some of the best memories of the holiday season.
3. Go ice skating.
If you can find a skating rink where you live, I would definitely suggest giving it a try. Ice skating is always a fun time and also a great date idea.
4. Put up and decorate a Christmas tree.
Seeing a Christmas tree all decorated and lit up in the living room when you get home is a beautiful sight.
5. Have a snowball fight.
Snowball fights are great because they're a fun time but they also let you get out your pent-up anger in a safe way. Great idea, right?
6. Drink hot cocoa by the fire
Listening to the fire crackle while sipping hot chocolate? There are few things that are better than that.
7. Buy Christmas presents for a loved one
I personally think giving a Christmas present to a loved one that I know they'll love is better than any gift I could get, but maybe that's just me.
8. Sing Christmas carols.
I love listening to Christmas Carolers and I personally wish there were more people who enjoyed doing this.
9. Throw an ugly Christmas sweater party.
Everyone loves ugly Christmas sweaters, right?
10. Make a snow angel.
It may be cold, but making memories it definitely worth it.
11. Dance to Christmas music in the kitchen.
Dancing and running around your house like a maniac while singing as loud as you can is an extremely cathartic activity and I would definitely recommend.
12. Participate in a Secret Santa gift exchange.
Secret Santa gift exchanges are almost always fun because there's an extra surprise when you don't know who the gift is from.
13. Build a gingerbread house.
A house? Made of gingerbread? I'm here for it.
14. Drive and look at Christmas lights.
Okay, maybe not these lights from "Stranger Things," because I really hope you don't have to deal with a demagorgon this holiday season, but find a cute street full of lights and go for a drive.
15. Visit Santa at the mall.
This doesn't even need explaining. Please go visit Santa.
16. Watch a classic holiday movie like "How the Grinch Stole Christmas or "The Polar Express".
This is by far one of my favorite things to do over the holiday season.
17. Put up Christmas lights to get in the holiday spirit.
I'm telling you, Christmas lights are one of the absolute best ways to get in the holiday mood.
18. Spend a snow day cuddled up under the blankets
This is a day well spent, watching Netflix, drinking hot cocoa and eggnog, the perfect day.
19. Drink all the eggnog you can.
Regardless of what people who don't like eggnog say, eggnog is pretty dope.
20. Go to a Christmas concert.
Christmas music is the best and even better seeing it live.
21. Throw a present wrapping party.
Present wrapping sucks when you're alone, so invite some friends over and wrap all of your presents together!
22. Treat yourself to your favorite holiday drink.
I'm partial to Starbucks, but hit up your favorite coffee shop and grab your favorite
23. Go skiing or snowboarding.
I'm terrible at snowboarding, but it is an awesome way to appreciate the outdoors in the cold season.
24. Create a DIY Christmas gift.
25. Enjoy the company of your loved ones.
Above all, the holiday season is the perfect time to spend some quality time with your friends and family.
