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Believe it or not, the holidays are fast approaching.
And while the frenzy of the festive season picks up rather quickly in December, you don’t have to wait to get into the spirit of the holidays.
There are many easy ways to amp up the holiday vibes and feel the cheer right now.
Check out these fun suggestions that will have you reveling in the most wonderful time of the year starting today through New Years.
Make a holiday playlist
Regardless of your favorite music genre or artist, crank up some holiday tunes and watch all your cares go away. Make an epic playlist and you’ll be rocking and rolling through the end of the year.
Light a candle
Scented candles are a quick way to set the mood with the aromas of the season. Some of the most popular choices are pine, spruce, cinnamon, peppermint, and gingerbread, among others. Strike a match and be instantly transported to a winter wonderland.
Holiday movie/TV marathon
The holidays can start right from the comfort of your couch. Binging some festive films or TV shows has never been easier thanks to the bevy of streaming and cable options available. While Hallmark and Lifetime have a corner on current warm and fuzzy seasonal romcoms, classics like “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” are sure to bring back festive and nostalgic memories on any lazy afternoon.
Start shopping
The pressure of your holiday shopping list is one way to get quickly thrown into the season. Luckily, this year most major retail chains have unleashed their Black Friday sales early. So don’t procrastinate and get a jump on things. Besides, whether in-store or online, being able to purchase special gifts for your loved ones is another way to raise spirits, even if it may be putting a dent in your wallet.
Bake some treats
Who doesn’t love some holiday cookies?! Homemade treats are a tasty way to get into the spirit of the season. Not a culinary whiz? Just whip up some ready-to-bake sweets and no one will be the wiser. Add some decorative icing for a snowflake or candy cane design, sprinkle some sugar and your friends will be calling you Martha Stewart in no time.
Donate or volunteer
Contributing to a charity or volunteering with a local nonprofit is the perfect way to get into the spirit of giving during the holidays, and throughout the entire year. Donating money, toys and clothes, or offering your time to a cause you value are ways to remind us that there is more to the season than elaborate or expensive gifts.
Plan a holiday get-together
The holidays are really about spending time with our friends and family members. So why not take the lead and get the crew together for a holiday lunch, dinner or some other outing? It’s also a great way to reach out to those we may have lost touch with throughout the year. And if you are not the hosting type, make a restaurant reservation or suggest a movie to see as a group. ‘Tis the season for making new memories while reminiscing about the old ones.
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