There are many fun activities to do while you are home for the holidays.

In anticipation for winter break, here are a few must-do things to complete over the next month.

1. Drive around and look at Christmas lights.

What better way to get into the holiday spirit than looking at festive houses?

2. Bake holiday treats.

Not only is it a delicious activity, but it can be a great activity to do with friends or family, which leads me to ...

3. Spend time with family and friends.

It's probably rare that everyone's schedules coordinate, so enjoy it when they do.

4. Spend time with your pets.

They miss you just as much as you miss them.

5. Take a much-needed mental break from all of your school work.

Decompressing from the end-of-semester stress is not only a want, but also a need.

6. Make the most out of the few weeks you have home.

Before you know it, winter break will be over.