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Ways To Get Into The Christmas Spirit

Follow these easy tips for getting into the joyous mood of Christmas!

Marie Bush
Dec 22, 2015
Webster University
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Ways To Get Into The Christmas Spirit

Maybe you’re the type of person who starts listening to Christmas tunes the day after Halloween, or even the person that starts jamming the day after Thanksgiving. Either way, the holidays are here now and it’s time to properly get into the spirit with these tips!


Decorate your home!

Whether it’s putting up lights on the roof, hanging ornaments on the Christmas tree, or placing those little wooden creature sculptures from Pier 1 Imports made of twigs around the home, decorating can put anyone in a festive mood!


Make cookies!

Bonding time with family CAN be fun! Especially with cookies! It’s always nice to make some sweet treats in the kitchen for the whole family to enjoy. Here are some cookie recipes to get your heart (and stomach!) in the holiday spirit:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sunny-anderson/...

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chai-tea-eggnog-co...

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/peppermint-bonbon-...

The time of giving is here so bake, share, and enjoy!


Watch holiday movies!


You know the ones, Elf, Home Alone, A Christmas Story, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Polar Express, and the list goes on! I mean who can resist the ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas movie marathons?

So bundle up in your favorite fuzzy socks and sit by the fire with a cup of hot chocolate and put on one of these great films to get yourself in the mood for a time of celebration!


Listen to Christmas music!

You know you’ve been waiting for the right time to play that Christmas playlist you created back in August, well now is your chance!

Or maybe you still need to make the playlist for an upcoming holiday party. Well I’ve got you covered! Here’s some of the top Christmas songs to add to your playlist this holiday season:

"The Christmas Song" - Nat King Cole

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" - Judy Garland

"Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" - Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" - Mariah Carey

"White Christmas" - Bing Crosby

"Winter Wonderland" - Jason Mraz

"Last Christmas" - Wham!

"The 12 Days Of Christmas" - Straight No Chaser

"Sleigh Ride" - Relient K


Feeling festive yet? Merry Christmas to all, and to all a happy holiday season!

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