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6 Things To Do During The Holidays (When You Don't Celebrate Christmas)

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6 Things To Do During The Holidays (When You Don't Celebrate Christmas)

Odds are that if you don't celebrate Christmas, you get a little tired of the typical Christmas activities. All this free time from school/work, and nothing cool to do!

I want to share six things that you can do during December that have nothing to do with buying a Christmas tree, visiting Santa, or caroling. Let's jump right in!

1. Take advantage of those Christmas sales!

Have you had your eye on a really nice jacket or laptop, and you just haven't had the funds to buy it for yourself? Try looking before and after Christmas for the best deals. A lot of times, stores go all out with payment plans, sales, coupons, door-busters, you name it! Treat yo' self.

2. Go out and play in the snow!

The snow is not going to tell you to have a holly jolly Christmas. You can make a totally secular snow person.

3. Make up some new wintery cocktails!

If I could make a suggestion, take your inspiration from Starbucks. Or heck, just add Kahlua to all of your normal Starbucks drinks. Then you'll be warmed from the inside. You're welcome.

4. Use all of that down time for good!

Do some volunteering, get a second job, clean out your closet and donate what you don't need to your nearest shelter: you can make someone's day (and your own) pretty easily! Read some of those books you've been buying and setting on your bedside table for the last few months.

5. Try out some new potluck recipes.

Wanna get really good at one particular dish? Use this time to experiment and perfect your favorite holiday potluck dish. By the end of the season, you should be golden.

6. Look for the beauty, everywhere.

This season is truly magical. Winter is a silent, dangerous, beautiful season. Go out and explore, and use this time off to truly connect with your spirit. (I know, I'm a huge hippie. But seriously.) Get an amazing candle, do some yoga and meditation, and pamper yourself like you don't have time to do during the year.


Well everyone, I hope you found this list both inspiring and helpful. If you have any other suggestions, feel free to share! Happiest of Decembers, everyone. <3

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