The countdown to Christmas is on; it’s 99 sleeps to go! There’s no need to wait until December to start enjoying Christmas activities. Start by creating a celebration countdown calendar of activities and events to make the days and weeks leading up to the silly season even more special. To give you some inspiration, here are some festive activities to help get you in the Christmas spirit and make the most of the season.
Cooking
- If you have a special dinner or desert dish you’ve always wanted to serve at your Christmas dinner, now is the perfect time to give it a test run. If it goes wrong, you have plenty of time to tweak the recipe until its perfect.
- Baking your favourite Christmas treats is a great way to get the kids excited about Christmas! They are sure to love the opportunity to decorate their own gingerbread house.
Celebrating
- Celebrate Christmas in style by starting early and pre-planning your menu, decorations, theme, music and guest list
- Start thinking about gifts, planning your seasonal parties, organising holidays and writing out Christmas cards
- You can also look around for gift ideas before the Christmas rush. If you see something you like, grab it now, otherwise you can gain inspiration for those hard-to-buy-for people in your life!
Craft
- If you like making your own decorations, visit your local craft shop to stock up on supplies and gain inspiration for this years Christmas décor trends. Have an afternoon of Christmas craft with friends or family to get into a festive mood.
- Kids love creating their own special decorations for the tree, so this is a wonderful activity to get them involved with and get them counting down to Christmas.
Decorating
- Put all your hard work to beautiful use by putting up the tree and decking the halls with all your decorations! You might even want to get a fresh tree if that’s your family’s tradition. Be sure to take a look at our inspiration gallery for some décor ideas and trends.
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