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7 Things To Do To Have Yourself A Very Merry Christmas

It's that time of year again... the most WONDERFUL time of the year, to be exact.

Mackenzie Cook

Dec 17, 2018

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7 Things To Do To Have Yourself A Very Merry Christmas

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1. Decorate a Christmas tree

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If there's one thing to get you into the holiday spirit, it's decorating a Christmas tree. It's really the first step of starting the holiday, at least for my family it is. String on some lights, add some super fun ornaments and let Christmas begin!

2. Watch a few Christmas classics

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I think we can all admit we're a sucker for a good Christmas movie. Whether it's funny, romantic, or anything in between, watching a Christmas movie (especially if it's Elf or The Grinch, just sayin') is one of the best ways to enjoy Christmas time.

3. Go ice skating

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Not making any promises that you won't slip and fall, but going ice skating with friends or family is a perfect way to get those Christmas vibes flowing.

4. Drink a cup of hot chocolate, or 10

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I think this one speaks for itself. I mean, who can resist a warm cup of delicious hot chocolate?

5. Make a gingerbread house

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Let your creativity soar by decorating a gingerbread house that a gingerbread man could only dream of living in.

6. Have a white elephant party

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White elephants are a great way to get into the holiday spirit. And who knows, maybe you'll walk away with a huge tub of foot cream this Christmas.

7. Listen to some Christmas music

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If there's one thing that comes to mind when I think of the holidays, it's Christmas music. Blast some Christmas tunes and you'll be rockin' around in the Christmas tree in no time (pun intended)!

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7 Things To Do To Have Yourself A Very Merry Christmas

It's that time of year again... the most WONDERFUL time of the year, to be exact.

In This Article:

1. Decorate a Christmas tree

2. Watch a few Christmas classics

3. Go ice skating

4. Drink a cup of hot chocolate, or 10

5. Make a gingerbread house

6. Have a white elephant party

7. Listen to some Christmas music

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Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

1. When he just wanted bacon from his George Foreman grill

2. When he had money (and Jan) issues

3. When he got upstaged at Phyllis' wedding

4. When he unintentionally saved Meredith from rabies

5. When he wore a "bisexual" suit

6. When he had to apologize to Jesus

7. When his GPS drove him into a lake

8. When he had to deal with Ryan as his boss

9. When he couldn't fulfill his most generous empty promise

10. When this happened

11. When he struggled with a X-Mas break up

12. When he had to defend his generosity

13. When he threw a classy Christmas party for Holly but she had a boyfriend

14. When he had to stand up to peer pressure

15. When Toby was "Toby-ish"

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Eat the Last Few Pigs in a Blanket

Pop Twelve White Grapes

Burn Something

Smash Things Against a Wall

Spontaneously Begin an Irish Jig

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Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

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"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Kelly Clarkson

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home" by Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

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1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

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1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

2. Disappointed you let it get this bad

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5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

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