There’s so much to get excited about. Thanksgiving is only a matter of days away and it’s getting to the point where we can scream “BREAK” (from school, of course). But having a few days to ourselves, before we do any recuperating to just get back into the swing of things, how about some fun, little R&R and, of course, festive or traditional activities? Here are just a few things to expect for putting the spirit into the holidays.

1. Thanksgiving

Of course, the big one. A holiday of appreciation as family and friends gather together is definitely what the day is all about.

2. Baking

Baking is like the right-hand man of the Thanksgiving. You just have to dabble a little…or maybe a lot.

3. The “Feast”

The food is the big player of the day. Those who cook and prepare it are truly the MVPS.

4. Leftovers

With food comes plenty of leftovers. Beats roman noodles any day.

5. Black Friday

Now we can’t forget Black Friday, which is like a holiday of its own as we all gather out in the cold at unearthly hours to spend money.

6. Movies

With every holiday come movies geared towards the day. A soft blanket and bowl of popcorn is all that is really needed. Adding others to watch the movie with or perhaps snuggle up to makes it that much more special.

7. "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving"

When it comes to movies, you can’t forget this classic, an annual watch making an everlasting tradition.

8. Decorate

Get festive. Decorate the house, decorate outside. Turkeys, pumpkins, yellow, orange, red.

9. Get Artsy

What’s a best way to get decorations? Making them of course! You can never be to old to make hand turkeys.

10. Special Visitors

The holidays is at least one time of the year many people get to see each other after being apart for so long. It might be a friend you haven’t seen in ages or maybe Grandma and Grandpa. Regardless who, just be prepared to answer inquiring questions.

11. Christmas Music

Always a debated topic, but it will still be there. So why not start early and do a little jingle.

12. And more leftovers

With all the many things to do, it is not a shock to be hungry. That’s where the extra food definitely comes in handy after the complaining of mom or grandma about not having room. It’s all put to use, right?