LIVE THE HOLIDAY MIRACLE
If the dreary winter weather has got you down, beautiful Christmas light displays will be sure to cheer you up. From the elaborate department store holiday windows in the capital cities to light displays in small towns, there’s nothing quite like festive decorations to get you in the holiday spirit.
Watch Christmas Classics
What better way to celebrate the holiday than with a Christmas movie marathon? There will be a whopping 41 new Hallmark Christmas movies this year, and you can always revisit classics, such as It’s a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, and Elf. Don’t forget—Hallmark will also be playing Christmas movies throughout November, all day, every day! Plus, you can chow down on these recipes inspired by Christmas movies as you watch.
Prepare special Xmas breakfasts
If you don’t have to get up early and hit the road on Christmas, why not plan a lavish Christmas breakfast for your family? There are plenty of Christmas brunch recipes to choose from, including both sweet and savory options. Some favorites include Gingerbread Belgian Waffles, Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls and a Very Cherry Crescent Ring.
Create a lovely light display
Transform your home into a festive winter wonderland using a variety of outdoor Christmas decorations. Let kids pick out fun pieces of decor to display in the yard, and go crazy with Christmas lights, wrapping them around your home, bushes and trees.
Instead of buying holiday cards this year, why not make them yourself? Even if they’re a little rough around the edges, the homemade sentiment is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face. If you’re feeling particularly ambitious, you can even send edible Gingerbread Christmas Cards.
Ice skating is a fun seasonal activity where it’s easy to practice social distancing, especially if there are local ponds where you can avoid crowds. Invite a few friends to meet you for some afternoon skating, then enjoy a Fluffy Hot Chocolate after.
Give back to your community
It always feels good to give back during the holiday season, so why not make it a family activity? Check out what your local food bank needs for donations, and put together a box of supplies for families in need. Who knows, it might even become an annual tradition.