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25 Ways To Get Into The Spirit Of The Holidays

Celebration at its finest.

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Dec 05, 2018

University of Missouri

Danielle Roberson

You walk to class on a very cold Wednesday afternoon, trying to stay bundled up as the snow hits your face. You watch as people take pictures of the snowy scenery and practically skate on the icy sidewalks between classes. You realize that it's finally the most wonderful time of the year. This means it's time for ice skating dates, fun in the snow, bonfires with hot cocoa, and all things Christmas. Christmas is the best way to end the year with friends, family, and everything you love. So here's a list of 25 ways to enjoy this holiday season.

1. Send Christmas cards

2. Go ice skating

3. Look at Christmas lights

4. Make a gingerbread house

5. Decorate for Christmas

6. Watch Christmas movies

7. Decorate Christmas cookies

8. Participate in a secret Santa

9. Go sledding

10. Cuddle by the fire

11. Wear a Christmas sweater

12. DIY Christmas wreath

13. Enjoy some hot cocoa

14. Decorate a Christmas tree

15. Build a snowman

16. Participate in a countdown for Christmas

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17. Jam out to Christmas music

18. Go Christmas shopping

19. Go Christmas caroling

20. Diy Christmas crafts

21. Hide the elf on the shelf

22. Light your favorite Christmas candles

23. Wrap presents

24. Take your siblings to go see Santa

25. DIY ornaments

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