25 Ways to Make the Holiday Season Extra Magical

It’s that time of year again, finally! The leaves have transitioned, temperatures have turned colder, and snow has begun to fall, which means the holidays are just around the corner. Anyone that knows me, knows I love every single thing about this time of year (so I may be a little biased). There are so many wonderful things that come with the holiday season: time spent with loved ones, Christmas lights, seasonal flavors, and family recipes just to name a few. The holidays will come and go, so what better way to make the most of the holidays with these 25 ideas. Leave a comment with some of your favorite traditions or something new you tried this year!


25 Ways to Make the Holiday Season Extra Magical

  1. Sit by a bonfire with hot toddies

  2. Have a holiday movie marathon

  3. Local winter weekend getaway

  4. Mull your own wine

  5. Put some thought into your gift-giving

  6. Bake some nostalgic Christmas treats

  7. Invest in some slippers

  8. Cut down your own dang Christmas tree!

  9. Drive around to find the best holiday lights

  10. Swap cookies with friends

  11. Go ice skating (or at least attempt to)

  12. Reflect on what the year taught you

  13. Donate non-perishables and coats others need more than you do

  14. Try out a new recipe

  15. Read a holiday book in your PJs

  16. Buy a planner for the new year

  17. Turn up the holiday music (and dance if you feel like it)

  18. Get an early start and make or buy your favorite holidays beverage

  19. Do something to make someone else’s holiday season a little brighter

  20. Try out a new winter sport, snowshoeing, skiing, skating, dog sledding…you name it

  21. Start a new tradition to look forward to each year

  22. Host a gift wrapping party; share supplies and the meaning behind each gift

  23. Decorate your space ( even the tiniest apartment)

  24. Spend as much time as you possibly can with loved ones

  25. Set goals you want to achieve in the next year