A- Advent countdown.
This is the first year I have actively read Scripture every day of December leading up to Christmas, and it is a cool way to prepare your heart this Christmas. Also, they make fun calendars to celebrate in the countdown.
B- Baking.
You can't go wrong with the smell cookies of every flavor flooding your kitchen. Here's a good place to get started:
http://www.redbookmag.com/food-recipes/advice/g135...
C- Christmas caroling
How can you not love transforming your group of friends into a choir with usually most of them off key? You usually are left feeling extremely satisfied watching how thankful and encouraged the people you sing to will be.
D- Decorating the Christmas tree
This is my tradition with my dad we look forward to every year, picking out the perfect tree and dressing it up to be look beautiful.
E- Elf (for the hundredth time)
Whether it's participating in "Elf on the 12th", or just a cozy winter day inside, this movie is a must see to whip out at least once a year.
F- Fights (of the snowball variety ;)
Spontaneous pelting of snowballs can make for some pretty hilarious memories (and cold fingers.)
G- Give back to people in need.
There are so many opportunities during the holidays to get involved with the people in your community who may not be as fortunate this year. Whether without food or money to make ends meet, find a way to give back this holiday season.
H- Homemade hot chocolate.
It is so worth going beyond the boxed mix. (and you can make it in bulk ;)
Here's a good recipe if you need to get started:
http://www.food.com/recipe/truly-amazing-creamy-ho...
I- Ice Skating
I personally think this is hilarious. From the professionals to the friends you can barely stay up with their butt of the ice, it's sure to make for a good time.
J- Jumping in snow piles.
Do this with caution. Enough said.
K- Knitting/ Crafting (homemade Christmas gifts?
Can I say: Homemade hats? Learn how to make these and save a fortune for gift exchanging.
L- Light Displays
Find a cool light display to drive through.
This is an example of one near me:
https://giftoflights.com/locations/northeast-ohio/
M - Michael Buble’s Christmas Album
Play that over and over again. Mmm.
N- Netflix Marathon
Now's the time to start (and finish) all the shows you didn't have time to start during school!
Here's a few on my list: Grey's Anatomy, Parenthood, New Girl. What's on yours?
O- Opening presents.
As great as it is to give, I must say receiving is pretty fun too.
P- Playing in the snow. (Yes it can be enjoyable)
From snowmen building to sledding, these are musts as cold as it may be.
Q- Quiet time.
You actually have time to just be by yourself without people coming into your room every couple minutes. *college students rejoice
R- Reading books (for fun this time.)
Reading by the fireplace can actually be a leisurely activity instead of cramming to finish before a final.
S - Starbuck’s Holiday flavors
Those are a gift from God Himself.
(Holiday Flat White? Skinny Peppermint Mocha? Caramel Brulee? Too good.)
T- Traditions with the family
Making new memories, but those traditions on Christmas morning are what make it feel like home.
U- Ugly Christmas Sweater competitions
You have to go all out with this one. Trust me.
V- Vicariously living through Hallmark Christmas movies.
Couples kissing as the snow is gently falling... *cries*
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Having a whole wrapping station decked out with paper and bows makes my heart glad. But maybe that's just me.
X- eXtended Christmas movie marathons.
You can watch 3... or 30. The more the merrier!
Y- You have permission to wear your pajamas all day long.
Z- Zoo lights
I was able to see these
"Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. "
Zechariah 9:9
