The festive season is a great time to make special memories with your family, most of us work so hard all year and probably dont get to spend as much time with loved ones as we’d like. But at Christmas, we all try our hardest to make our loved ones as priority and make as many special memories as we can. If you’re stuck for ideas for things to do this year, here are some things that could work for you.
- Christmas Eve Boxes
Christmas Eve boxes are a fun way to start Christmas early. If you have guests coming to stay with you this can be a nice way to spend Christmas eve but is brilliant even if it’s just your close family. Each person gets a box with little surprises inside, and you can all open them on Christmas Eve and enjoy the treats together. You could add tasty treats, pampering products for a relaxing bath on Christmas eve night, or Christmas activities for kids. Not everyone is a fan of these boxes as they think it’s a waste when many already spend so much on the big day. But they really can be customised and you dont have to spend much on them at all if you’re on a budget. They can be as simple or extravagant as you like.
- Matching Family Pajamas
One of the cutest and most fun traditions for a lot of us at Christmas is wearing matching family pajamas, look into a festive holiday pajamas collection. You can all wear them on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning while opening presents. Take some family photos in your matching outfits to remember the moment- it’s a simple but sweet way to feel even more connected during the holidays.
- Throw a Christmas Party
If you love hosting get togethers, why not host a family Christmas party to celebrate the season? It can be on Christmas Eve, Christmas night, or even on New Year’s Eve. Decorate the house, play festive music and make some tasty treats like cookies or finger foods. Set up a cocktail station and make use of the bottles of champagne you’ve been storing all year from various gifts. You can play games, sing carols, or just enjoy spending time together. A party is a great way to bring the family together and have some fun.
- Go on a Festive Day Out
One great way to spend time with family during December is to take a day out. You could visit a Christmas market, see the lights in your town, or go ice skating? You could take the kids to see Santa, go for a festive afternoon tea or a local Christmas charity event- look on Facebook to see what you have on by you. If you like something slower, even a walk in the park with hot chocolate in hand can be a fun outing.
- Make Homemade Decorations
Finally, why not get crafty with your family and make some Christmas decorations together. You could make paper snowflakes, string popcorn for the tree, or make your own ornaments. You could buy some gingerbread houses and have a decorating competition! You could go to a festive pottery painting event or a paint and sip. Not many of us get to be creative in our day to day lives, so Christmas is the perfect chance to try out some new skills and spend time together.