{"id":16038,"date":"2021-10-08T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-08T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/girlaroundtheworld.co.uk\/?p=16038"},"modified":"2021-11-12T15:05:06","modified_gmt":"2021-11-12T14:05:06","slug":"fun-christmas-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlaroundtheworld.co.uk\/fun-christmas-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Checklist – 25 Fun Christmas Activities to Get You Feeling Festive"},"content":{"rendered":"

No matter your age, Christmas time is always a reason to slow down and celebrate. But let\u2019s admit it: for some of us, being an adult sometimes means losing a bit of that holiday spirit through the years. This means that we sometimes need a little bit of help to get into the Christmas mood, which is exactly what I want to offer you today!<\/p>\n

Scroll down to find my ultimate Christmas bucket list with 25 fun Christmas activities that will get you into the right mood this December. You\u2019ll find my favourite options for solo activities or things to do with your significant other, friends, family or even neighbours: <\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t1 – Get Christmas decorating<\/h3>\n

Although this might sound more like a chore than a pleasant activity, I still added it as #1 on my list because nothing gets me into the holiday spirit faster than making my space nice and festive! If you have enough themed decorative items at home to get going, I don\u2019t encourage you to just go out and splurge, but going around the shops to buy some pretty Christmas decorations can be a lot of fun too! In case you feel uninspired, I find that it\u2019s always a good idea to decide on a colour theme for your Christmas tree each year. Whether you opt for the classic red and white or be a bit unconventional and choose a gold instead – or heck, push the boat out with an untraditional PINK theme! Either way, I like getting the colour down – this way you\u2019ll know exactly what to look for!<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t2 – Make your own Xmas ornaments<\/h3>\n

This is a nice alternative to the activity above, especially if you have kids! In case you\u2019re feeling crafty this year, why not try and make your own Christmas decorations from paper, cardboard or natural ingredients instead? You can find tons of ideas on Pinterest and this can also count as an eco-friendly initiative in case you decide to recycle some stuff you already have at home.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t3 – Decorate the Christmas tree<\/h3>\n

Okay, this one\u2019s a no-brainer! Most people decorate their Christmas tree at the beginning of December to speed up that festive spirit and the magical atmosphere around the house, but I really love my family tradition of setting up the tree on the first Saturday of December. This brings us all together for a family day of digging out the decorations, indulging in treats and kicking off the festive season right from the start.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t4 – Buy an ugly Christmas sweater<\/h3>\n

You have to admit, some ugly Christmas sweaters are so horrendous, they\u2019re cute! I\u2019m a big fan of ugly Christmas sweaters and I think everyone should own at least one, just for the laughs. Thrift stores are great places to find good-quality, authentic (and often hideous) sweaters.<\/p>\n

IDEA: <\/b>In case you want to boost that holiday spirit together with your friends, you can even organise an ugly Christmas jumper party or contest at home where each one of you can show off their choice. Whoever wins gets to take an eggnog shot!<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t5 – Make a DIY wreath for your front door<\/h3>\n

Heh, another one for those looking for fun Christmas crafts! Making a Christmas wreath or garland is actually extremely easy and quick and it can be made from various elements such as cut greenery branches, artificial plants, colourful Christmas globes and even popcorn!<\/p>\n

Here<\/b><\/a> are some pretty neat DIY ideas.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t6 – Do a Christmas movie marathon<\/h3>\n

Another obvious one, but I simply can\u2019t help it! Christmas movies never get old and when you have so many iconic classics to choose from (Love, Actually, It\u2019s a Wonderful Life, Home Alone, The Night Before Christmas etc), it\u2019s impossible to not organise a marathon!<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t7 – Get a specialised advent calendar<\/h3>\n

Maybe this idea is less classical and very 2021 instead, but I think it\u2019s still really fun! Buying an advent calendar is an excellent way of tracking the days left \u2018til Christmas and creating a bit of excitement each morning when you know you\u2019ll be opening another little door to get a surprise. There are TONS of options out there for all tastes and preferences – with edible gifts such as chocolates or bonbons, with mini skincare items, tea packets, small tree decorations, toys and more.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re feeling crafty, you can even make your own advent calendar at home!<\/p>\n

Here are some pretty cool advent calendars worth checking out:<\/p>\n