The holiday season is a crazy time—you've just finished finals and think you have a break, but you end up running through a Macy's or Kohls in search of the perfect last-minute present for your loved ones. So here's a list of five things you can do to relax during Christmas break in between the hustle and bustle.

1. Build a fire

There is nothing like the smell of a fire and the warmth from the hearth on a cold winter's night. Throw on a couple logs, and enjoy your night! Now, this tends to only work if you have a fireplace, BUT Netflix and YouTube have pretty videos of a crackling fire if you feel like getting in the spirit.

2. Read a book

I recommend A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens—and if the old English throws you off, it's fun to watch the Muppet's version of the Christmas classic. Really any story will do for this relaxing evening, but it's the holidays! You might as well go all out.

3. Watch some Christmas movies

Hallmark is known for their cheesy Christmas movies. They play all day every day, and they are a Christmas tradition in my own home. So grab a heavy blanket and some fondue, and enjoy all the cheese!

4. Have a cocoa party

Did you know that there are, like, a million different ways to make hot chocolate? Well apparently there are! So have a few of your closest friends come over for an evening of experiments as you all create your favorite forms of cocoa!

5. Watch your Christmas tree

Okay, this one may sound weird, but stay with me. One of my favorite ways to relax is to sit in the living and watch my Christmas tree. The combination of ornate lights and homemade ornaments is something to behold. The plastic shimmer of the icicles shining in the tree lights make it seem like parts of the tree are dancing. I promise—you'll fall asleep in no time!

Now go on! Relax!