5 Joyful Activities to Plan for the Holidays

It’s easy to get caught up in shopping for presents and preparing your home for Christmas, but there are many more ways to feel jolly. From timeless traditions to creative new ideas, these activities are sure to add an extra dash of magic to your celebrations.  Here are 5 Joyful Activities to Plan for the Holidays

1. Bake holiday treats: Get into the festive spirit by baking some delicious holiday treats. You can make gingerbread cookies, sugar cookies, or even a Yule log cake. The possibilities are endless!

2. Watch holiday movies: Snuggle up with your loved ones and watch some classic holiday movies like “Home Alone”, “Elf”, or “It’s a Wonderful Life”. You can also watch new holiday movies that come out every year.

3. Go on a holiday light tour: Take a drive or walk around your neighborhood and enjoy the beautiful holiday lights. You can also find holiday light displays in your city or town.

4. Have a game night: Gather your family and friends and have a game night. You can play classic board games like Monopoly or Scrabble, or try new games like Cards Against Humanity.

5. Read holiday books: Get cozy and read some classic holiday books like “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens or “The Night Before Christmas” by Clement Clarke Moore.