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Get into the Chistmas spirit

 It's the most wonderful time of the year! Here are simple ways to get into the Christmas spirit. 




1. Decorate!

Of course you will be putting up a Christmas tree but you can make your bedroom and whole house look festive. Hang up spare tinsel, lights and other ornaments and decor pieces. You could find cheap Christmas bedding, cushions, blankets and rugs for your bedroom and add a small Christmas tree in there. 

2. Watch movies

There are so many great Christmas movies on Netflix right now! Get the family or some friends together, make some popcorn and enjoy a movie marathon. I suggest The Knight Before Christmas, Snowbound for Christmas, Love Hard and all three Princess Switch movies. 

3. Listen to music

Search for Christmas songs on Spotify and create a playlist to play while you're doing things around the house, on the way to and from work and in the car. It's always nice to hear Christmas carols and songs. 

4. Go Christmas shopping

If you're purchasing gifts online, starting your Christmas shopping early is a good idea, especially now that their can be delays due to restrictions caused by the pandemic. When you go to the shops, it's fun to browse the aisles of Christmas decorations and treats. 

5. Get out of the house.

Attend your local Christmas carols night, find special events and go with your family and friends and drive around to look at houses with beautiful light displays. Just go have fun!

6. Enjoy seasonal treats.

Try some of the food and drink items that are only available for Christmas like gingerbread, candy canes, egg nog. Starbucks has festive coffee - Gingerbread latte, Toffee Nut Crunch Latte and Confetti Cookie Latte. 

7. Read Christmas stories.

Read the kids a classic like 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Reading is the best way to get into the world of Christmas and it's not just for kids. People of all ages can enjoy Christmas stories. 

8. Holiday Photoshoot

Dress up and take a beautiful family photo which you can keep in your collection and maybe put them on Christmas cards to send out to your loved ones. Make it even more fun by dressing up your pet in a little outfit or just a Santa hat. 


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