Christmas 2022 : Here are ways to celebrate Christmas
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Put up a Christmas tree and decorate it-
You can choose between a live tree or an artificial one. Then, string lights on the tree by moving from the bottom up, wrapping the lights around each branch. Add garlands to the tree, such as ones made of tinsel, popcorn, or cranberries, by wrapping them around and around the tree. Put your favorite ornaments on the tree, such as Christmas balls, stars, or really any small trinket. To finish the tree, place a tree topper at the tip, such as an angel or star.
- You can decorate your tree with family heirloom ornaments or try something new by decorating a tree with Star Trek, little trains, or Disney characters.
- Ornaments can be homemade or store-bought. You can even use things like candy canes!
- Bringing evergreens into the house during winter actually predates the Christmas holiday. It was a way to bring life into the house.
Go Christmas caroling-
Christmas caroling is when you go to other people's homes and sing them Christmas songs. You can also sing at your home. All you need to do is learn some Christmas songs and gather some friends.
Visit outdoor displays of Christmas lights and decorations-- For song ideas, try ones like "Frosty the Snowman," "Holly, Jolly Christmas," "Silver Bells," “Walking in a Winter Wonderland,” “Jingle Bells,” “The Little Drummer Boy,” “Let it Snow,” or “It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas.”
Help young children believe in Santa -
Kids usually stop believing in Santa around age eight, but younger kids will love the story of Santa. Explain who Santa is and how he is going to come visit your home on Christmas Eve.
You don't have to give money to help out this time of year. Offer to hang Christmas decorations for a neighbor who can't do it or send them baked goods. Collect food, blankets, coats, or other supplies for local charities, or volunteer at a homeless shelter or soup kitchen on Christmas Day.
- To complete the tradition, have them leave cookies and milk out for Santa on Christmas Eve. When they are asleep, drink the milk and eat the cookies, leaving some crumbs as evidence.
Make Christmas cookies and other holiday baked goods -
One classic Christmas cookie is sugar cookies cut into Christmas shapes, such as candy canes, snowmen, stars, and gingerbread men. Then, you can decorate them with icing and sprinkles. Other fun options include gingerbread men, molasses cookies, and thumbprint cookies.
- You can also make fruit cakes, or an apple pie.
- Making decorative houses out of gingerbread, icing, and candy is also a tradition.
Give presents to friends, family, and people in need-
Giving Christmas presents is a tradition this time of year. Kids usually get toys from "Santa" on Christmas Day, but it's also customary to give gifts to others you love. Presents don't have to be big or expensive. Even giving a chocolate bar, baked goods, or small handmade gifts is welcome.
- It's also a good time of year to offer gifts to those in need. For instance, you can give toys to toy drives for families who are down on their luck or send packages to troops overseas.
- For a bit of fun, try opening one gift on Christmas Eve. Books or pajamas make good Christmas Eve gifts.
- However, while gift-giving is fun, there's no reason to get into debt for it. Make sure you spend only what you can afford.
Donate to your favorite charity-
Charity is a hallmark of Christmas, and one way you can participate in that is to pick a charity to give money to. Some common charities that people give to at this time of year include food banks, homeless shelters, and other charities that serve those who are in need.
- You won't have to look hard to find someplace to give, as many charities put up donation centers and boxes this time of year.
- You could also buy groceries anonymously for a family you know is struggling.
Give your time to charity and neighbors to spread Christmas cheer-
- If you want to keep Christmas going throughout the year, try volunteering your time once a week.
Mail greeting cards to friends, family, and those in need-
Sending Christmas cards is a tradition this time of year, and it's a way to let people know you care. Include a little note about how you're thinking of the person and wish them well.
- You can also send Christmas cards to nursing homes or troops overseas to let them know they're remembered at Christmas.
If your country celebrates Christmas, then you'll likely find plenty of places to see Christmas lights and decorations. Many towns put together light displays, but even if yours doesn't, try driving or walking through neighborhoods to see what individuals put up.
- Top off the evening with some hot chocolate and cake
Turn up the Christmas music to put you in a festive mood-
Whether you like traditional Christmas carols or hymns or more contemporary Christmas music, Christmas songs are often ubiquitous this time of year. Usually, all you need to do is tune into a local radio station to find some Christmas tunes!
- If you don't have a local radio station playing Christmas songs, find songs online. You can use streaming music services to listen to them.
Family games -
This is another great way to enjoy each other’s company on Christmas which is by playing games including video games and indoor games like Puzzles, Truth and Dare, Dumb Charades or Musical chairs.
Baking cookies and cakes -
Baking never loses its essence on Christmas, especially when family members and kids hustle up and assist each other to make delicious cakes and cookies.
Craft and art competition -
A craft and art competition can be hosted where everyone comes together to make art and craft items like cards, a mason jar snow globe, a Christmas tree or glittering stars and geometrical shapes with a polystyrene sheet.
Storytelling -
