The time has come for the holiday season to truly begin. As the Thanksgiving season comes to a close, the world suddenly turns to the comforting, colorful lights and flashy holiday decorations. December marks the beginning of this season, so now is absolutely the time to celebrate! The holiday season is about appreciating those that you are surrounded by: family, friends, and peers alike. In order to truly celebrate the season, here is a list of a few things that you can do with your friends!
1. Start a Holiday Count-Down
No matter what you all celebrate, start a countdown until the special days! Maybe even invest in a chocolate calendar for you all to share.
2. Cookie Swap
Every person makes a different type of cookie and you all gather together to exchange!
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3. Secret Santa
Or White Elephant, whatever you prefer, but a fun gift exchange is always great.
4. Gingerbread Decorating Competition
Time to bring out your competitive side... See who can make the best and coolest cookie or house.
5. Dorm/Apartment Decorating
Even if you don't decorate a certain space together, spend some time shopping for lights, or even making your own decorations!
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6. Card Making / Exchanging
Appreciation can be shown in so many ways, so why not write your friends some cards?
7. Volunteering Together
The holidays are about giving, so take this opportunity to help others in need.
8. Holiday Movie Marathon
There are MILLIONS of holiday movies on every channel now, so make sure you take advantage of this.
9. Baking/Cooking Holiday Creations
Have you ever tried homemade peppermint hot chocolate? No? Well, time to make it.
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10. Playing Holiday Music EVERYWHERE
In the car, in your room, even at school. Tis the season!
11. Going Caroling
Or if you don't have the confidence to sing in public, sing with each other!
12. Ugly Sweater Party
This season is the ultimate ugly sweater season, so, bring out your worst.
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13. Snowball Fights
A fun and friendly snowball fight always ends in fits of laughter.
14. Building a New Best Friend - A Snowman
Like Build-a-Bear, but instead, it's Build-a-Friend!
15. Spending Tons of Quality Time Together
This last tip is the most important, because this is the season where you really should step back and think about how much the people in your life mean to you. These are the people that make you smile throughout the day, so now is definitely the time to show more appreciation than ever. Just spending time with friends, or family for that matter, is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. Enjoy this festive and merry time with those you love the most.
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