Goodbye fall, hello winter. The leaves are falling, Halloween is over, and Thanksgiving is the only thing we have left before the precious season of Fall comes to an end. Apparently, the weather participated in going 'Christmas Mode' on November first, because it's ungodly cold outside.
Come on, could I get a few more days WITHOUT having to bundle myself up from head to toe?! As the days go by, more Fall/Winter activities become available to complete. Who better to complete these activities with than your significant other? If you don't have a bae this season, these things can be completed with whoever you love the most. But please, don't just find someone to date because it's 'cuffing season'. Find someone you genuinely love/like/care for, and tag them in this list so that you guys can complete it together!
Here it is. The ULTIMATE list of things to do with your significant other for the holidays:
1. Watch 'It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown'.
Yes, I know what you're thinking, "Halloween passed already, Amanda." As much as I don't want to accept the fact that the best holiday is over, I have to. However, pairing this episode of Charlie Brown with the next one I'm going to list gets me really excited for Thanksgiving, even though the holiday is underrated.
2. Watch 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving'.
How could you not want to watch this one? There's something about every holiday watching Charlie Brown that excites me as if I were a little kid again. This program is even good for children who really don't understand this holiday!
3. Walk a park trail.
Bundle up in your favorite sweater and grab your camera! Parks aren't usually very crowded during Fall, being that everything is getting colder; however, the trails are a million times more beautiful! The pictures you take will look like something out of a famous painting. (Plus, you'll need a hand to hold to keep your hand warm!)
4. Jump in a pile of leaves.
You can judge all you want, but until you've buried yourself in leaves while laughing with your significant other, I don't care to hear it.
5. Holiday cooking/baking.
What's better than flour-throwing, spoon-licking, and laughing? Doing all of that for the holidays! I love bringing my boyfriend to holidays, and it's even better to show up with something that you guys spent the time to make together!
6. Watching the Thanksgiving Day Parade.
This is literally THE best part of Thanksgiving, besides the food of course. My personal favorite is the Macy's parade. There's something about snuggling up on the couch early in the morning watching a parade, while the smell of cooking food fills the room.
7. Black Friday shopping!
Even the grumpiest of morning people can't resist good deals. You never know if the shopping trip will be an epic fail or the best win, but at least you'll have fun doing it with someone you love by your side.
8. Picking out a Christmas tree.
This is especially fun if you go to a farm where you can cut the tree yourself. I know the one near me has really cute things you can buy, and even hot chocolate to warm you up. Make sure to take pictures!
9. Ice-skating.
If you're like me, you probably suck at skating. However, layering on sweaters and lacing up ice-skates is always fun. Thankfully, your significant other will be there for support and to (hopefully) catch you if you fall.
10. Go see Christmas lights.
Who doesn't love seeing beautiful lights dancing around? A lot of houses have a cool display that can be seen for free. My favorite places to go are farms or cities. Anywhere that has the Macy's lights is amazing! If you live near New York, the whole city of Manhattan is decked out in the prettiest lights. Being there with someone you love will completely warm your heart.
11. Go sledding/skiing/snowboarding.
For the adventurous couples out there, snowboarding and skiing are perfect. Grab your skis and hop on the lift together! Or, if you aren't up for that, try sledding. You could literally use a garbage bag or a pool float and find the perfect hill.
12. Watch the '25 Days of Christmas' countdown!
Everyone's ABC (or Freeform? I don't even know anymore) channel is different, but make sure to find it out before December 1st! Each day, a different classic is on, ranging from 'Elf' to 'A Christmas Story'. Get some warm blankets, and mugs of hot chocolate, and snuggle! It's the perfect thing to do when the weather isn't the best.
13. Holiday DIYs.
Cute decorations, fun candies, and more. Even those who aren't too into crafts will love these. If your significant other isn't into crafts, let them pick off of Pinterest searches that way they'll be more excited for it!
14. Have a bonfire.
I know it's cold outside, but snuggling next to the heat of a great-smelling fire sounds amazing. Grab some friends, some blankets, and some marshmallows and enjoy!
15. Build a gingerbread house.
Are you a competitive couple? If yes, this is perfect for you. Get a bunch of candy and some icing and get to work! There will be bickering, laughs, trash talking, and lots of food being thrown so be prepared!
16. Take a picture with Santa.
Yes, you're both probably too old for that, but it's cheesy and cute. Don't be afraid to ham it up and act like a little kid! Be sure to smile!
17. Build a snowman.
I love building snowmen, especially when you even buy the original accessories they should have. Throw snowballs at each other, laugh a lot, and have fun! Make sure to wear lots of warm clothes, and heat packs under your gloves!
18. Watch a holiday show.
Not too many couples do this, but it's so fun! Grab some tickets to your local school or playhouse, and go watch a holiday play! Usually, a lot of places do 'The Nutcracker', but you could find a lot of different ones if you do enough research. It's not exactly a time you'll be able to talk to each other, but it's a unique experience.
19. Go on a sleigh/carriage ride.
This is probably one of the most romantic things you could do during the Winter time. I've always wanted to do something like this! However, unfortunately I haven't found a place that commonly does this. I know NYC does this, so most likely big busy cities do these. If you get to do this, make sure you take the prettiest pictures!
20. Have/go to an ugly sweater party.
Ugly sweater parties are so much fun! Catching up with friends and family is always in the moves, and what better way to do it than having all of you look ridiculous? It's even better if you spend time decorating them yourselves!
21. Read up on other holidays/other traditions.
This one might not strike every couple's fancy, but I know my guy is a complete history person, so I can handle it. It doesn't seem fun, but learning about other holidays, or even how other families go about the same holidays that we celebrate, can be cool! My favorite is seeing how other people give gifts, it's really interesting.
22. Make a holiday card.
This idea always makes me laugh. You could go anywhere with this, a funny one, a serious one, or anything really. Then, you guys can strike a pose and send it to all your friends and family!
23. Carve pumpkins.
Hey, listen. It is technically still Fall until December 21st, which means pumpkins (fake or real) are still being sold. It's a cute idea to bond with each other and test out your art skills.
24. Decorate.
The walls, the trees, and everything. Anything that can be covered in tinsel and lights should be. It's a stress reliever, and it gives you guys bonding time. Be sure to play your favorite holiday tunes while doing so!
And there you have it, a list of things to do with your significant other during the holidays. There are so much more, but I'll let you be creative and think of your own ideas as well! Whatever you may do, enjoy the seasons changing, be happy and healthy, and spread love.
