We’re always looking for ways to make the most of the festive season! Here are 10 of our favourite ways to get into the Christmas spirit with your family and friends.
- Choose a Christmas Decorating Theme
Have some fun with your Christmas decorating this year by choosing a theme. Thinking about what fabrics, ornaments, baubles, stockings and florals you can buy to decorate your home and impress your guests will get you excited for the most wonderful time of the year.
- Make your own Decorations
Making your own Christmas decorations is an inexpensive way to add some festive colour to your home. Check out our Christmas craft ideas for inspiration and find out how to make honeycomb flowers, paper chains, pom poms and many more.
- Bake a Christmas Dessert
The smell of cinnamon, nutmeg and other Christmas ingredients will immediately create a festive atmosphere in your home.
- Prepare a Festive Cocktail
Christmas time means lots of chances to eat, drink and be merry with family and friends. Creating a few seasonal cocktails is sure to get you in a party spirit.
- Have a Christmas Movie Marathon
Organise a Christmas themed movies night with your kids. Gather your family and friends, grab some snacks and rug up for a night of Christmas magic.
- Go Christmas Shopping Online
Nothings more exciting that knowing you will be receiving a parcel in the mail in a week’s time. The beauty of online shopping is knowing you don’t have to leave the house and you can do it while in your pyjamas! Check out our website for some great Christmas gifts, decorations and personalised baubles.
- Plan a Christmas Holiday
If you’ve got some time off over Christmas, planning a short getaway up the coast or to visit some distant family will get you looking forward to Christmas and catching up with your loved ones.
- Go Christmas Light Looking
On your way home drive or walk around the neighbourhood to look at the Christmas lights. You might even get some inspiration to decorate your own home.
- Get a photo with Santa
What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than visit Santa himself! A photo with Santa is a great way to commemorate Christmas while capturing memories of your children.
- Spend time with your Family and Friends
If things get hectic at home in the lead up to Christmas, don’t forget to take a break and spend time with your family, after all, one of the true meanings of the Christmas season is sharing time with your family and close friends.
What do you do to get in the Christmas spirit each year? Share your traditions on our Facebook page!