We have officially entered the month of December, and needless to say, there’s already a festive feel in the air. Unsurprisingly, Christmas will be somewhat different this year (no corporate parties, no clubhouse, no lavish soirees), but we won’t let it dampen our spirits. Take a new spin on this year’s holiday cheer by participating in fun and wholesome indoor activities with the family. We’ve rounded up some super awesome activities to lighten up your holiday. Scroll down to find out more.
Snap For Your Holiday Card!
There’s no better time than now to rouse the family photoshoot madness. I think sending holiday cards/postcards would be a fitting plan this year. Get the perfect holiday card picture by decking out your home and wearing festive clothes. Make it a cheery one!
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Get DIY Eggnog On the Go!
Eggnog on the brain? How about making it yourself this time? It’s thick, creamy, and has just the right amount of nutmeg and mild flavor to let the festive vibes jazz up your day. I’m going to show you how to make delightful eggnog at home.
Step 1: To prepare the egg yolk, put the yolk and sugar into a bowl and mix them. Stir cream, milk, salt, and nutmeg gently in a saucepan over medium heat until barely simmering. To temper, the eggs, add small amounts of the hot mixture to the egg mixture.
Step 2: Stir each spoonful into the saucepan and add the entire mixture back once it is warmed up. Cook and whisk the mixture for just one or two minutes more. The batter will continue to thicken as it cools, so take the pot off the heat and add the vanilla. Cool it off.
Step 3: You can decorate the top with some whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg if you like. To counterbalance the sweetness of the eggnog, select an alcohol drink that contains a high alcohol concentration. Brandy, rum, bourbon, and whisky are common alcohol additions to eggnog.
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Salted Cookie Ornaments!
A festive and super-easy craft, salt dough ornaments are perfect for the holidays. Get the fun started with just salt, flour, and water. This pretty ornament makes a great gift tag for a sparkling tree, paired with other glitter ornaments. Add your artistic touch by painting them in the most delightful colors.
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Karaoke on Christmas Eve!
Why not plan some karaoke fun with your family this holiday season if Christmas music is your favorite way to ring in the season? Serve up some homemade wines and cheese mulled with spices for an extra touch of fun. Get together with your best friends and plan a night of mini-courses, beverages, and Christmas carols, as well as karaoke.
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Calendar for Advent!
An Advent calendar is a seasonal calendar that counts down the days to Christmas with anticipation. Generally, these calendars have “windows” that open to reveal images, poems, parts of stories (such as the tale of Jesus’ Nativity), or gifts, like candy or toys. Didn’t find an advent calendar you like yet? Now you have a great reason to make your own.
Consider these ideas:
- Make your own Christmas door decoration.
- Organize a cookie swap for kids.
- Sport a fun braided holiday tree fun hairstyle.
- Read some Christmas stories.
- Dress up in a festive sweater.
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Try your hand at crafting!
‘Tis the season to be jolly. Create homemade trinkets to welcome the holiday season with the craft box. Make your holiday cards, centerpieces, and wreaths for your front door. Decorate your tree by creating DIY pieces, and you will be dazzled by the possibilities. You can also involve your children in this creative endeavor during the lockdown period.
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Party in ugly sweaters!
You can spice up the Holiday season by throwing an ugly sweater party (and getting silly at the same time). Make a contest out of the most creative, funny, or elaborate costumes your loved ones can wear.
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Organize a Paint & Sip!
The group painting class has gained popularity since the turn of the century. It guides you from start to finish as you paint your masterpiece. Instead of signing up for a group class, try out your creativity at home with a blank canvas, paint, and some brushes. You can find online video tutorials for creating your masterpiece that you can play on your television or computer. Get even more creative by finding a tutorial themed around a holiday, such as Santa’s atelier or winter paradise.
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Drive-In Movie Time!
There is a resurgence of drive-in movie theaters right in time for the holidays. See if any local venues will be showing the newest Christmas movies like Love Hard, Christmas Flow, or Single All the Way. It is one of several great holiday activities for the entire family, even us grownups!
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We hope you enjoyed these fun Christmas activities, and best of all, you can do them whenever you like. Be sure to bookmark this article and let the memories ensue! We’d love to hear which activity you’d like to try first.
