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Christmas is now just around the corner and this is always a special time of the year for spending time with loved ones, enjoying time off school/work, winding down, and enjoying quality time at home. So, what can you do this Christmas to ensure that it is, even more, special and memorable? Here are a few ideas worth considering.
Being About the Family
It is important to spend time with family at Christmas, especially as COVID-19 has prevented from people seeing each other for the last two years in one way or another. It is a chance to connect and make new memories together and there are a few fun ways to do this, such as wearing matching pyjamas while getting cost at home, sending cards out to loved ones, and playing secret Santa or White Elephant (a game becoming increasingly popular in the UK).
Day & Night Activities
To make the most out of the holidays, you will want to find activities for both the daytime and the evenings. Ideally, this will be a combination of home-based activities that will help you to recharge as well as fun activities that will get you out of the house. Heading into town to do some Christmas shopping will always get you in the mood, especially if the trip includes stopping off at a nice cafe or pub! It is also hard to beat settling in to watch a few Christmas films at home, which is made even better if you have spent the day baking cookies or cooking some delicious food to enjoy. Another fun activity to try at home is having a gingerbread house contest – you can either buy kits or find recipes online.
Decorating the Home
You also want to decorate the home to get everyone in the festive spirit. If you want to bring a touch of luxury to your Christmas decorations then there are lots of ways to do this that will help to create a beautiful home at this time of the year. You will want to bring the outdoors inside while bringing warmth, which can involve combining plants with festive lighting. Following this, you will want to create a bold statement with your Christmas tree so you should use chunky tinsel, pearls, ribbon, and eye-catching decorations.
For the large rooms in the house, you can bring elegance and class with modern chandeliers that will look fantastic while illuminating the space. Velvet stockings are another way to bring a sense of luxury to the home along with Christmas ornaments – garden centres are a great place to find decorations and can be another fun day out with the family.
This post should give you a few ideas for ways to enjoy an extra special Christmas this year filled with fun and cheer.