CHRISTMAS-Y EVENING

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2023

Not exactly chestnuts roasting by an open-fire, but I love to snuggle up with freshly baked cookies to watch a movie.

Let's begin our countdown:

1. Bake cookies

This is the perfect way to kick off the festive season. I would recommend following my recipe for Zesty Cookies, as these do not spread in the oven, and so will keep their shape if you use a Christmas cutter.

2. Christmas movie night

There is no better way to spend your evening! I'm not really the biggest fan of 'Christmas movies' (I know, it's strange), but I do love a cosy, Autumn/Winter comfort film. You could choose to watch some classic Christmas movies, or mix it up by having a Harry Potter marathon, or binging your favourite series. Snuggle up with some snacks and relax!

3. Christmas pyjamas

A staple Christmas activity. Buy some matching Christmas PJs and get cosy.

4. Drive around to see the Christmas lights

This is a childhood-favourite activity, as there is nothing more festive than looking at all of the gorgeous Christmas lights and choosing which house decorations are your favourite. I particularly love when people have the cute light-up reindeers.

5. Go late night Christmas shopping

Alongside the shopping, you will get to see the Christmas lights and decorations adorning the high-street.

6. Wrap up and go for a walk

Grab your hats, gloves and scarfs and head out for a chilly stroll.

7. Go to a Christmas market

The onset of Christmas markets is a marker for the festive season, and most cities will host their own. However, there are also many famous Christmas markets across Europe, which may be worth a trip (if you are looking for a festive get-away).

8. Make a Christmas cocktail

For those over-18, there are so many festive cocktails to try out! They are also warming for these colder months. However, many of these cocktails can be made into alcohol-free mocktails for under-18s and non-alcohol drinkers.

9. Gingerbread house

This is likely one of the most festive activities to do, as the gingerbread house is an iconic Christmas image. Notoriously difficult to build, these gingerbread houses will be both fun and challenging (and really yummy).

10. Pop your Christmas stockings out

Get ready to collect your little stocking presents.

11. Making Christmas cards

This is an activity that you would do earlier in December, and then you could send out to your friends and family.

12. Cover your home with fairy lights

Add a bit of sparkle and brightness to the cosy winter evenings.

13. Make your own snow globe

A little bit trickier to make than other types of decorations, but you end up with a really cute, Christmas-y decoration.

14. Make paper snowflakes

Another type of decoration, except this one is a lot more straight-forward to create. Cut and fold a circle of paper, and cut various little patterns into it. Then when you open it up, you should have a pretty snowflake design.