So December is finally here, but with so much else going on – kids to feed, jobs to be done, houses to clean –for some of us the festive feeling can seem a very long way off!
If Christmas has sneaked up on you this year without giving you time to prepare, we have 6 guaranteed ways to make you feel instantly more Christmassy!
1. Curl up with a Christmas Coffee
Celebrate Christmas by the cupful with a visit to your favourite coffee shop.Lots of local cafes and coffee shops will have their menus filled with a whole host of festive specialities, such as gingerbread lattes, caramel fudge hot chocolates, salted caramel cappuccinos and lots more. One simple indulgence is all you need to nurture your Christmas cheer.
2. Visit Santa’s Grotto
Gather up the kids, dress up warm and pay a visit to your local Santa’s grotto! At this time of year lots of local schools, large shops, zoos, amusement parks and activity centres will be holding special Christmas events for families to enjoy festive crafts, foods and visit Santa in his magical grotto. It’s a Christmassy day out guaranteed to lift your festive spirits.
3. Watch a Christmas Movie
Nothing beats a festive film to tug on your Christmas heart strings, and lucky for you there’s lots of fun-loving family movies that will do exactly that! Some of our favourites are:
- The Grinch
- The Santa Claus
- Love Actually
- Elf
- It’s a Wonderful Life
- Home Alone
- The Muppet Christmas Carol
- Miracle on 34th Street
4. Bake Something Christmassy
Love baking? Give your classic bakes a festive twist to feel instantly more Christmassy – or try a completely new recipe that’s bursting full of yuletide flavours! Great ideas include spicy gingerbread biscuits, crunchy shortbread, reindeer cupcakes and our very special Mini Berry & Beetroot Christmas Trifles, which are the perfect Christmas indulgence.
5. Craft Something Christmassy
Get your creative juices flowing with some Christmas arts and crafts and you’ll be surprised by how quickly the festive cheer sneaks up on you! Gather round the kids, crack open your coloured pens and paint set, and try your hand at making your very own Christmas tree decorations, cards and homemade gifts. Why not try making one of our Sock Snowmen gifts, or check out our round-up of the best Christmas Craft Activities for Kids.
6. Buy Christmas Clothes
Give your wardrobe a seasonal makeover by stocking up on Christmas-themed socks, leggings, jumpers or gloves! With Christmas Jumper Day taking place on December 18th, it marks the perfect opportunity to find the most creative and festive jumper going – and to donate some much-needed funds through Text Santa.
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