If you’re lost in the Christmas lights and burrowing snow, this is the article for you; having fun over the holiday season can be as simple as going on a vacation with your family or going out with your friends; or you can always indulge in various winter activities alone or with anyone you like. These are the top ten winter activities people, majority being students, have recommended and voted on this year.
- Sleeping
After a rough time of studying and working, sleep is something everyone should catch up on. Teachers and adults have put in their best efforts into finishing the year off strong.
- Traveling
An escape from the freezing cold is something no one can argue against, feeling the sun rays gently press against your skin with the crashing waves in the background. Or even just going out to visit family and friends abroad can be a fun way to get away from the cold or your house.
- Baking
What´s a good holiday season without cookies? Baking is something everyone can benefit from; you get to bond with your family and friends and make new traditions! If you´re struggling with a recipe, check out Bake and Nourish to find your lost tradition.
- Movies and Shows
This upcoming break can also be your sign to go and check out the new, whimsical Wicked movie on Peacock or in theaters; if musicals aren’t your thing, then try checking out some new holiday movies: Dear Santa, Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point, Brewster’s Millions: Christmas, and A Sudden Case of Christmas are all holiday movies that came out this year and worth checking it out.
- Gift Shopping and Giving
Shopping for someone else is not only generous, but also a fun experience. You get to pick out what they like most, wrap it all up and watch the joy shine on their face once they open it. Not sure what kinds of gift giving events there are? Try some white elephant, letters to santa, or secret santa to spread some cheer.
- Hot Chocolate vs Eggnog
Which one is superior? The milky, chocolate goodness in a hot chocolate or the sweet creaminess of eggnog to carry you through winter? Can’t choose? Try both! At Shaken Together Life there´s an eggnog hot chocolate that people have claimed takes the good in both eggnog and hot chocolate.
- Ice skating
Why not jump onto the ice and have some fun. If youŕe not a professional though, maybe don literally jump on it. Falling alone, or with a friend, can boost a few laughs through the cold winter air.
- Holiday Markets
The Christkindlmarket is one of the best excuses to escape the house and roam around the cool air. People from all over Europe come and sell products specifically made abroad! With products ranging from fragile, beautiful glass figurines, to scarves and gloves made from specific animal fur. They even have fun ornaments to put on your tree.
- Decorating
Majority of people get their decorating done right after thanksgiving; stringing lights around their fences and setting up the tree; but some people forget the inside of the house. You can always make some of your own decorations with some paper and creativity and put them all around your house, boosting the liveliness of the holidays.
- Reading
Whatś better than being cozy and at peace with a small book to read. Maybe not even a book, but a poem or any piece of literature to keep you company. This is a bit more of an introverted experience but you can always invite a friend to read with you. You guys can laugh about or have intense conversations about specific points in the book as well.
Of course these aren’t the only activities you can do, these are a majority of people´s favorites. However, the holidays aren’t about just the activities you do, it’s about who you do them with. Everyone can agree that the season helps remind us of how important family and friends are to a person. So, make sure to let them know with these fun, bond-strengthening activities.