Now that we are approaching the festive season once again, you may be starting to consider how you can get your family into the Christmas spirit: giving, sharing and bringing peace to the world. Although it may seem as if it is harder than ever to get into the Christmas spirit in 2020, here are some of the top steps that you can take to have a wonderful holiday time.
1. Donate to Charity
The first action that you should take to get into the Christmas spirit of giving and loving as a family is to donate to a charity. Many charities set up campaigns to help those in need over the festive period, and this means that it is easier than ever to make a difference from your home. One of the top ways to donate is by gifting holiday donations in your loved one’s name to a cause that they are passionate about.
2. Scrap the To-Do List
Although Christmas can be a stressful time for parents and families, with a seemingly endless list of things to do before the big day, there can be no better way to get into a festive mood than to put your to-do list down. Instead, Christmas should be a time of relaxation and indulgence, and this is almost impossible with a huge list of chores. If these must be done, you should try to enlist the help of your family members and split the boring tasks between you.
3. Snuggle Up Together
Doing Christmas activities together can be a great way to bond as a family and to feel as if the holiday spirit has entered your home. For instance, you might decide to snuggle up in front of the fire or with some seasonal candles, watch a Christmas movie, or even lounge about in your pajamas listening to the classic Christmas tunes that blast out of the radio each year.
4. Join in with the Kids
Christmas is often known as a time for kids. However, it can be a time for adults to have fun too, and this means that you should join in with all of the kid’s activities and play. Whether you reenact Rudolph’s first night as one of Santa’s reindeers, or enjoy seasonal crafts, such as making collages, cards and wreaths, this will help every single member of your family to feel as festive as possible, regardless of their age.
5. Take Time off Work
Nothing puts more of a dampener on Christmas than having to work, and so you should make sure that you can take enough time off to rest and enjoy the celebrations with your family this year. Christmas is one of the only times of the year that you can unwind, and so you should make sure that you have time to yourself before the big day.
6. Put Down Screens
If you want to enjoy Christmas uninterrupted, though, you should make a family rule to put down your screens on Christmas day and during festive activities. This will allow you to stay present and to ensure that you can make memories as a family that aren’t all disturbed by a stray ringtone or an argument over an embarrassing family photo on social media.