Get In The Christmas Spirit

With Christmas being just a few days away, it’s time to make sure we are all in the holiday spirit! For Day 8 of our 12 Days of Christmas series we are sharing a few ways to instantly get in the Christmas spirit and ready to enjoy the holidays. Our holiday gatherings will all look a bit different this year compared to the past but our traditions will be enjoyed even more next Christmas season. It’s important to enjoy the magic this time of year brings in whatever ways we can!

Give Back

Giving back is one way to reflect during the holidays and share your blessings with your community. There are so many ways to give back and help other local families have wonderful holidays. In addition to local giving, our favorite way to give online during this season is through Samaritan’s Purse. This link takes you to their website where you can take part in their “Operation Christmas Child”. You can make a shoebox online customized with toys and necessities for the children and they will be directly sent to them. This is a personalized way to help children during the holiday season.

Christmas Lights

Christmas lights tour! Looking at Christmas lights is such a fun way to enjoy this time of year. Grab a hot drink to go, jump in the car and turn on your favorite holiday station or playlist. Going for a drive by all of the decorated houses while listening to Christmas music is a foolproof way to enjoy holiday cheer!

Cozy Night

The next way to get ready for the upcoming holiday is to watch your favorite Christmas movie. We love watching the Hallmark channel this time of year. Non stop Christmas and holiday movie content! Not to mention, there is always a happy, feel good ending in the movies. Make yourself some of our Cranberry Walnut Anise Biscotti and drink a hot cocoa bomb then curl up with a cozy blanket and turn on the movie! The perfect night.

Antipasto Tree

Another way to embrace the holiday season is in the kitchen. Challenging yourself to cook or bake something new is always a fun adventure. One of our favorite Christmas themed appetizers to make was this olive tree using a variety of olives, sweet peppers and fresh mozzarella balls. Another great idea is to make a recipe that has been passed down to you. Whenever we make a special Christmas cookie or baked good passed down from a family member it is always a festive tradition and great feeling.

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With love,

In case you missed it…

Day 1: Wrap It Up

Day 2: O Christmas Tree

Day 3: Hot Cocoa Bombs

Day 4: Perfect Anise Biscotti

Day 5: Baking Spirits Bright

Day 6: Christmas Cocktails

Day 7: Cookie Boxes