Finally, the most wonderful time of the year is almost here! Why not make this jolly season one of the best ones yet? It's time for something different, whimsical, magical and new. Here are seven ways to celebrate the holidays that break tradition.

1. Go on vacation.

Ditch the snow and sunbathe on a warm, sandy beach. Whether a weekend getaway or week long trip, I'd rather be somewhere tropical than stressing over Christmas lists and wrapping paper. This is the absolute most relaxing way to enjoy Christmas with your family!

2. Host a holiday costume party.

Now that Halloween is officially over, there is no better time to dress up! Get together with friends and show off your holiday spirit.

3. Celebrate "Friendsgiving."

You've probably seen the typical Thanksgiving Day: Your mom cooking in the kitchen, your dad and his friends fanatically watching football and all of your family and extended family filling their stomachs with loads of food. "Friendsgiving" is a little different. While eating dinner with just a few friends, it's definitely less hectic.

4. Add some culture to your Christmas.

This Christmas, adopt a new culture for just one day. The diversity of this world is quite amazing. Christmas is celebrated across the world in a variety of ways.

5. Change up traditional Thanksgiving meals.

Are you tired of turkey or ham? Try to spice things up and cook yourself something new! Some alternatives include chicken, pork, steak and pastas.

6. Volunteer.

What is better than the gift of giving? Nothing. Spend time at a local charity or organization to spread love in the smallest, greatest ways. Holiday cheer can make the biggest impacts on those who need it.

7. Design your own unique tree.

A Christmas tree doesn't have to be chopped down every year and decorated in luminescent lights and candy canes. A Christmas tree doesn't even have to be just in the houses those who celebrate Christmas. Christmas trees can be anything that your heart desires and all that imagination has to offer.