10 Things to get you in the Holiday Spirit this year!
Festive and Wonderful Things to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
Hey Dolls! It’s quite the festive season ahead of us and before you know it, you blink and it’s done. *inserts the saddest cutest sad face ever* As part of my Blogmas uploads I thought I’d help you get in the mood for the most wonderful time of the year with a list of 10 things to get you in the holiday spirit. With things approaching quickly and everyone getting busy sometimes we forget to enjoy this time and reflect on all our reasons to be truly grateful. Don’t forget to be kind to yourself and take a moment to remember why you love Christmas while you’re being quite the busy bee.
*Drum Roll* Here are some of the best ways to get that Christmas feel:
1. Create a Christmas Playlist
Image taken from Gather and Fest
So you’re surfing YouTube looking for things to do or randomly binging videos, why not create an oh so wonderful Christmas playlist to brighten up your day. You can gradually add songs you love to the playlist to keep it fresh and fun. I can guarantee you that a Christmas playlist maybe just what you need while your working or studying or simply need something to keep your company during your busy hours. Here’s a Christmas playlist I created to help get you in the mood!Β
2. Go see your Local Santa
This is the perfect time to go see your Santa at the mall! They’ll be presents, (even if it’s just an empty box wrapped perfectly nice) lots of kids and holiday cheer. Go on, get out of your house and do something fun to lift your mood…you can even pass after work or go during the weekends. Have fun!
3. Bake Some Christmas Treats
Nothing reminds you that it’s the holidays like some good ole Christmas cookies, mince pies, apple strudel or any other festive treat. When you get some time do an easy to follow recipe of your favorite treat.
4. Start to DecorateΒ
Sometimes it takes a little visual to get you pumped about something. Create some Christmas joy by decorating your personal space, whether it’s your loft, bedroom, dorm room or office cubicle. Make it comfy and ready for this season’s festivities. I already added a cute Christmas Advent calendar to my cubicle, feel free to comment and share you decorative ideas.
5. Paint Your Nails
Image taken from Creative Nails
The holiday is here and its time to get those nails festive! I love to see nails around this time of year cause people can get pretty creative in their designs. It’s totally a cute way to get some in the holiday spirit and if you need some help checkout Creative Nails. They’re simple DIY creations.
6. Go and See Christmas Lights
I think one of my favorite things about Christmas is seeing all of the pretty lights on display. This literally screams festiveness! Go and take a drive around or walk and admire all of the pretty lights in your neighborhood and see all the awesome ideas people come up with.
7. Donate and Spread some Cheer and Love
‘Tis the season to be merry! Though I try to encourage kindness and charity all year round, Christmas is the perfect time to spread some love and help those in need. This Christmas season I am cleaning out my closet and donating all the clothes I don’t want to charity. They’re all in good condition so I hope it makes a child smile.
8. Have A Christmas Movie Marathon
There are so many great Christmas movies out there why not call up a pal and binge movies over the weekend. Even better, grab some hot coco, your favorite blanket and lay in bed watching all you holiday favorites. You can always check out Netflix, Lifetime or Hallmark.
9. Do a Christmas Card Swap
As this is my very first Blogmas I am delighted to be doing a Christmas card swap with some very lovely bloggers I met over the past few weeks. I think it’s a fun way to kick start the holiday period. You can exchange with anyone you please and have fun making the cards or buy if you can’t find the time. Later I will share a post on my cards I made.
10. Wear Something Festive
Time to take out all those festive sweaters and jammies and maybe even a few shirts and ties! What a great season to wear some ridiculous clothes that are all Christmas oriented. I love to see them and I think they can put a smile on your face!
Well dolls, these are just a things to get you in the holiday spirit that I think will spread some joy and cheer. Have fun this season and comment or hit me up and let me know what you do to get in the Christmas mood.
Toodles,
Lena xx
December 3, 2017 @ 7:30 pm
I love all these ideas Lena! π We put our tree and decorations up yesterday and have just had a movie marathon with Elf, Polar Express and Miracle on 34th Street! The bloggers Christmas card swap is so exciting!! π xx
Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com
December 4, 2017 @ 12:52 pm
Aww I wish I got to watch some Christmas movies this weekend, I had some friends visiting and we were out all weekend. The ones you watched are by far some of my top movies! And I can’t wait for you guys to get your cards! xx π
December 3, 2017 @ 8:04 pm
I loveee creating christmas playlists to get me in the spirit!
December 4, 2017 @ 12:59 pm
Ikr! I’m about to add some more to my playlist to listen at the office π
December 3, 2017 @ 8:14 pm
All fabulous ideas for those who like to get into the Christmas π spirit Iβm just not a Christmas gal but definitely like the share love & cheer & watching movies π
December 4, 2017 @ 1:00 pm
Aww well I hope you enjoy your Christmas nonetheless π:)
December 3, 2017 @ 8:18 pm
I love this list! I’ve been meaning to create a Christmas playlist but I just haven’t had any time! I also love going around my neighbourhood and seeing all the Christmas lights! People get really creative with their decorations!
December 4, 2017 @ 1:01 pm
I hope you get to create a wonderful playlist soon π Yesss, lights and decorations amaze me each and every year!
December 3, 2017 @ 8:20 pm
Hi, I love this ideas, my Christmas move marathon has started my jumper is out of the wardrobe and I am well and truly in the festive mood.
December 4, 2017 @ 1:14 pm
Yasss! I’m so happy that you are! Have a wonderful Christmas π π
December 3, 2017 @ 8:22 pm
All awesome ideas! Iβm actually Pagan so I celebrate Yule and not Christmas but my daughters love Christmas and for the first time, we got a REAL tree which has been pretty amazing π The presents are all shopped for, the house is ready, now we ride the Christmas wave until the 25th when we do Christmas Eve boxes and watch The Nightmare before Christmas π
Shevy
http://moonsomnia.com
December 4, 2017 @ 1:19 pm
That’s fantastic Shevy! I’m not too familiar with Pagan traditions so I’ll have to research Yule but I do hope you and your daughters enjoy your holidays and Nightmare Before Christmas is a great watch!π
December 3, 2017 @ 8:27 pm
This list sounds PERFECT to me. Dressing up my Christmas tree whilst listening to The Pogues certainly puts me in the Christmas mood.
December 4, 2017 @ 1:25 pm
I think that’s such a wonderful thing to do π Can’t wait to see your Christmas decorations and tree! xx
December 3, 2017 @ 8:42 pm
Iβm really not feeling very festive at all but maybe I will go for a Christmas movie marathon! I feel a home alone spree coming on
Ellie
http://www.headintheclouds.me.uk
December 4, 2017 @ 1:34 pm
Aww well I hope your holiday is filled with more cheer and you eventually get to enjoy it! Triple yes to Home Alone! π
December 3, 2017 @ 8:50 pm
I watched a Christmas movie yesterday ahah! I should start baking christmas treats. shame our oven is broken though! xx corinne
December 4, 2017 @ 1:57 pm
That’s great doll! Lol buy your fave cookies, heat them in the microwave then lay them out nicely on a plate and pretend you baked them lol π
December 3, 2017 @ 8:51 pm
Such a lovely post and beautiful blog!! Xxzz
December 4, 2017 @ 2:12 pm
Thank you Hannah! π
December 3, 2017 @ 9:01 pm
Oh I love all of these ideas so much! Great post and especially love watching Christmas movies
December 4, 2017 @ 2:13 pm
Thank you and me too!
December 3, 2017 @ 9:15 pm
Love this post ! I adore Christmas and love all of your festive suggestions π
December 4, 2017 @ 2:14 pm
Thanks Melanie! π
December 3, 2017 @ 11:48 pm
I’m not the most festive so I’m currently checking this list off, festive baking is done, getting the tree next week, doing some card swaps…I still have quite a few to get through…Thanks for some great suggestions! x
Sophie
http://www.glowsteady.co.uk
December 4, 2017 @ 2:18 pm
You’re welcome Sophie! Can’t wait to see your Christmas tree decorations. π
December 4, 2017 @ 1:43 am
Such great ideas!
Iβm totally feeling the festive spirit this year! I didnβt feel it much for the past two Christmases in Korea but this year because of Blogmas and chatting to all the lovely folk who are doing it and reading blogs like this one has put me in the Christmassy mood!
Kelly
http//www.thiswayandthatway.com
December 4, 2017 @ 3:13 pm
That’s great that your holidays are looking up this Christmas. May it be filled with loads of cheer and I hope Santa is good to you ππ
December 4, 2017 @ 1:28 pm
Great ideas! My favorite way to get into the Christmas spirit is to watch Christmas movies! I’ve been hooked on the Hallmark channel for weeks! I also just painted my nails red to feel more festive.
December 4, 2017 @ 3:20 pm
Omg ikr! Where I am I don’t get Hallmark anymore but I’ve been hooked on Lifetimeπ…Happy watching!
December 4, 2017 @ 9:17 pm
omg I feel you ! Christmas song , movie & spirit make this season my fav !
December 5, 2017 @ 5:49 pm
Haha yes! Most certainly
December 5, 2017 @ 5:31 pm
Great suggestions! I love Christmas cookies but i suck at baking aha maybe I’ll give it another try though! X
LoneTeenTraveller | Travel Fashion Lifestyle
December 5, 2017 @ 5:51 pm
Lol nothing beats a try…If that fails again just buy Pillsbury ππ
December 8, 2017 @ 3:51 pm
This is a lovely post. It makes me feel all happy and fuzzy :”)
December 8, 2017 @ 4:17 pm
Thank you Irene! π