12 Ways Of Celebrating And Enjoying The Festive Season

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Christmas is one of those holidays that just seems to be filled with cheer and wonder. Whether you are celebrating a secular or religious Christmas, your day is sure to be filled with happiness, especially when one is surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones. Decent Conversation Family is very passionate about families and peaceful coexistence and relationships in society. During this festive season, we want to share how one can celebrate and be grateful to God for the families we have both nuclear, extended, and adopted.  

Spread the Cheer! When you hear Christmas songs, instead of being grumpy smile and whistle along. Being cheerful during the Christmas season really will help in spreading the Christmas spirit to those around you, plus it helps you enjoy it more too. 

Wish others a Merry Christmas if you know they celebrate Christmas. If you’re not sure, just say Happy Holidays! Either way, you are spreading the holiday cheer.

Enjoy Christmas traditions. Let yourself be a kid again and enjoy the holiday spirit. Whether it's baking cookies and cakes for family and friends, reciting and acting out Christmas dramas, or indulging in a little holiday tradition and giving in the magic. 

Do some research about Christmas customs around the world. Some great books describe these traditions and give additional recipes and craft projects. The web is also a great resource for seeking out new and exciting traditions and new recipes. Go to a local cultural center to learn about different Christmas customs. Many museums and libraries hold special holiday events and exhibits for the family to attend. Some Christmas tree festivals feature the usual tree decked out in ethnic ornaments and decor. Do a little holiday time travel! You can also research past holiday customs. Christmas customs of years gone by are pretty much different than those of today.  Pick up any of these customs to put a twist on your modern celebrations.

Decorate your House For Christmas.  The possibilities for decorating are nearly endless. Put Christmas Lights on your house.  Hang mistletoe in the doorways (particularly if you know that special someone is coming over,) hang a homemade wreath on your door, or put Christmas figurines like Santa or Rudolph out on your counters.

 

Buy and decorate a Christmas tree. Go with your family to your local Christmas tree shop or farm, if you know one and can afford to buy to cut one. Pick out a Christmas tree that fits your house. After you’ve gotten your tree situated, wrap it in lights and begin hanging the ornaments.

You can decorate your tree with family heirloom ornaments or try something new by adding Christmas Cards and success cards if you have them. It’s really up to you to be as creative or traditional as you like.

Join up with friends and family. For many people, Christmas is about gathering with friends and family to enjoy each other's company and celebrate the holiday. The day is a national holiday and most folks get a day off work. Take advantage of this time to reconnect with friends and family. Create your own traditions or celebrate with the traditions that have been passed down in your family. 

 

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Invite family and friends to share a meal. The important thing is just to get together with people you love and make the festive season a thanksgiving one and a little warmer by sharing the warmth of caring with them. Consider making a traditional Christmas dinner, or create your own traditions by branching out and making whatever you want!  

   

Go Christmas Caroling. Either have it at your home, go door to door, or go to a children’s’ home or a home for the old and do it. Learn some Christmas or seasonal songs, and sing! It's fun, and even if your voice isn't great, hopefully, you won't be singing alone––you'll get some cover from your more talented friends! If you can’t go caroling for some reason, blast Christmas music throughout your house, while you’re wrapping presents, or during your Christmas party. 

For song ideas, try songs 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.”

Watch Christmas movies. Have a movie night during which you invite friends or family over and serve juice and popcorn or cocoa and biscuits, cookies, or crisps. Play Christmas movies like “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “It’s a Wonderful Life,” "A Christmas Story", "Santa's Apprentice" or any number of other seasonal movies.

 

Do a generous act. This is in the spirit of spreading joy, kindness, beauty, and love during the Christmas season. Maybe you can volunteer at a homeless shelter, buy some vintage decorations at or donate some of your unwanted decorations to a thrift shop, drop spare change into the local charity drive bucket, help out someone with decorating like doing the tree for them and putting up outdoor lights, or maybe you could help with a local toy drive or food drive for those who have less than you do. 

Give gifts wrapped in lovely wrapping paper. You don't have to spend big bucks on gifts––small tokens are fine. Some families enjoy giving gifts to one another to show their appreciation for one another. You can buy gifts or make them yourself. Gather around the Christmas tree with your family on Christmas morning and exchange gifts. Or, sit on a mat with your loved one and enjoy Christmas together.

Do something fun with your family outdoors. There's nothing as fun to do on a Christmas night as to walk or drive around town and neighborhood looking at local decorations. Head down to the beach or the local park or bundle up and go on a long walk or hike with your loved ones. It’s always great to get out of the house and breathe in the fresh air. You get to share great memories.

 Be sure to wear sunscreen and a hat! Happy Holidays!