It's time! Your handy Christmas wish list for November and December is here.
November is officially here and you know what that means: It's time to stop rehashing Christmas dreams and start planning those cozy, festive weekends. You're looking for practical, easy-to-make Christmas wish list ideas that will actually happen between now and the New Year, and I'm here to deliver them to you.
Forget trips to Lapland (unless you're a secret millionaire). Let's focus on the things to do in November and December that make the season magical without needing a plane ticket or a big budget.
The perfect cozy and creative Christmas ideas for November and early December
This is where you can enjoy festive activities and complete essential pre-Christmas tasks.
1. The Ultimate Holiday Playlist: Let's face it, you're going to listen to it for two months straight. Select your Christmas music playlist now so it's ready for all your baking and decorating sessions.
2. Start the Bake-Off (Low Stakes Edition): Nobody expects a perfect Yule log yet. Try a new Christmas cookie recipe or a batch of homemade hot chocolate. A Christmas baking session is the quickest way to make your home smell amazing.
3. DIY and decoration day: Don't wait until December 1st. Put up the Christmas decorations and the Christmas tree while listening to that new playlist. Do you need something new? Try a simple DIY ornament or homemade wreath to flex those creative muscles.
Adventures out and about
5. The Local Light Safari: This is a free classic. Drive or walk around your neighborhood to see the best Christmas light displays. Bonus points for packing a thermos of homemade hot chocolate.
6. Visit the Christmas market: Whether it's a big downtown attraction or a small local craft fair, visiting a Christmas market is a non-negotiable activity in December. It's the perfect place to grab a festive drink and shop for a unique gift.
7. Get skating: Even if you spend more time gripping the wall than sliding, ice skating is a quintessential winter fun experience. Find a local outdoor or indoor rink and make an appointment.
8. See a show (holiday entertainment): Get tickets to a local pantomime, a Christmas concert or see The Nutcracker. Instantly adds that “proper vacation” feeling.
Heartwarming and homely
9. Movie marathon and Fort Night: Pick a Sunday, build a blanket fort (yes, you're an adult, so what?) and binge-watch all your favorite Christmas movies like Elf and Love Actually.
Don't forget the moments that really matter. These are the things people look for to make vacations meaningful.
It's time to put on that ugly Christmas sweater (or a cute thermal one) and head out for some classic winter activities.
What's at the top of your wish list for November-December this year? Let me know your favorites below.
Photo by Humphrey Muleba
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