The holidays might be the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends. They can also bring up a lot of tension as you may not be used to spending so much time back home. Whether you’re already dreading this holiday season or you can’t wait to get started, here are ten fun ways to reconnect with your loved ones.
- Attend Christmas Service – Christmas is when people all around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It’s a tradition for Christians around the world to take to the streets and attend church services. Even if you don’t have any knowledge of the Christian faith, you can still attend church services on December 25th to experience what this time of year is all about—connecting with family.
- Hold an Eggnog Tasting Competition – The holidays are no longer about gifts and decorations; they’re about family, friends, and good cheer. One of the best ways to connect during this special season is to plan fun activities that the entire family can enjoy. So, take this opportunity to plan a holiday party, and invite your friends and family to come over and spend time together. After the party, plan a fun activity, like an eggnog tasting competition or other similar activities. This could be enjoyed by everyone.
- Build a Snowman – The holiday season can be fun and joyful, but it can also be stressful. Between buying gifts, decorating, hosting dinners, traveling, and keeping up with work, staying connected with your family can be tough during this time of the year. One of the best ways to combat this stress and stay connected with your family is to build a snowman. These fun activities can help your family bond together and make you remember what it’s like to play and have fun.
- Make or Decorate Cards – Consider making or decorating a Christmas card to use for the holiday. You can cut out the decorated card and put it on a stocking to hang on your tree. Your material cost should be minimal since the cards will be thrown away after your holidays are over. Or, you can cut the card, fold it twice, and tape it together to make a free-standing Christmas decor.
- Decorate a Christmas Tree – Decorating the Christmas tree is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. Studies suggest that a decorated Christmas tree can help set the mood for the Christmas season and that children’s attitudes towards the holiday season improve after decorating the tree.
- Go Caroling – Christmas carols are one of the most fun activities kids (and adults) can do during the holidays. It is also one of the most rewarding things that you can do as Christians. While caroling is often thought of as a fun activity, it is among one of the most spiritual acts we can perform. As fun as caroling is, it also serves an important purpose: to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Try Ice Skating – One of the most memorable parts of the holiday season is playing outdoors with family and friends. If you’re feeling stuck and are looking for something to do, look no further than a local skating rink. The rink offers exciting activities for people of all ages, and it’s easy to find ice skating classes or learn to skate lessons for everyone. Plus, skating is a whole-body workout as well.
- Play Board Games – If your idea of a good time is playing board games, we have some recommendations. While games are fun to play alone, playing them during the Christmas holidays can be even more entertaining when played together. You can stock up on new Christmas Board Games or classics that you’ve loved in the past, and get ready for hours of fun.
- Make Holiday Cookies – When you were a kid, you may have spent the holidays with your parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. However, as you get older, your family grows, and you may have children and a spouse. This holiday season, try something new with your family. For instance, you could make and decorate some holiday cookies. This way, you’ll create memories and strengthen bonds. Additionally, you might consider serving a homemade dessert that is easy on the waistline.
- Create holiday crafts – It may not be a good idea to shop around the malls during the Christmas season as it reduces the quality time you get to spend with your family and friends. Therefore, make this season special by creating some homemade decorations and gifts. Instead of buying gifts for each person on your list, let them pick their own presents. If you’re not sure of what to gift them, try to include homemade ornaments, picture frames, or some home décor items.