15 Festive Holiday Traditions
15 Festive Holiday Traditions
By: Briley Rakow
With the holiday season in full swing, many are gathering with friends and family to celebrate. All of us have our own favorite traditions during the holiday season, and we have gathered 15 of our favorites to share with you.
1. Going to Look at Holiday Lights
Drive somewhere new or walk around your own neighborhood to enjoy all the festive decorations.
2. Decorating a Christmas Tree
Whether you cut it down yourself or have an artificial tree, join together with loved ones to decorate this holiday centerpiece.
3. Watching Holiday Movies
Love Actually, Elf, or Christmas Vacation are just a few popular holiday films to be enjoyed throughout the season.
4. Buying Matching Pajamas
Holiday pajamas are the perfect outfit for a cozy Christmas Eve, and matching with friends or family is a great way to get the perfect holiday picture.
5. Baking Cookies
Holiday baking is a delicious way to celebrate the season, not to mention your home will be left feeling more festive than ever with the aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through the house.
6. Hanging Up Stockings
Not only are stockings a fun decoration, but how else are you going to find out if you are on the Naughty or Nice List if not by seeing if they end up filled with gifts or coal?
7. Enjoying a Big Meal with Family or Friends
The holidays are a time for fellowship with people you love, and preparing a large meal to share together is the perfect way to spend time together and enjoy some home cooking.
8. Exchanging Gifts
Big or small, giving gifts to your loved ones is perhaps the most classic holiday tradition, and a sweet way to show people that you care.
9. Sending Out Holiday Cards
For all those friends who live a little further away, holiday cards are the perfect way to spread the holiday spirit and let people know you are thinking of them.
10. Going Window Shopping
With plenty of holiday sales and gifts to purchase, window shopping is a fun way to search the stores and admire elaborate window scapes.
11. Listening to Holiday Music
There is only a small window where holiday music is socially acceptable to play, so soak in all your favorite holiday albums while you can this month.
12. Enjoying a Hot Chocolate
Warm up in the cold weather with this classic holiday beverage.
13. Sporting a Festive Sweater
Whether it is the perfect fit for Christmas dinner or an ugly sweater party, festive sweaters are a great way to stay cozy all season long.
14. Building a Gingerbread House
Try your hand at baking this holiday classic or buy a pre-made kit to help construct your dream gingerbread house.
15. Reading Your Favorite Holiday Tale
There is nothing quite like gathering around a fire to enjoy your favorite holiday short story to get you in the Christmas spirit.
No matter what your holiday traditions are, we hope you enjoy this lovely season by spending lots of time with your family and friends. For more holiday ideas, follow us on Instagram @um.squaremagazine and keep reading on umsquaremagazine.com.
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