December 19, 2023
How to Celebrate Christmas at Home
CM Content Team
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December 19, 2023
CM Content Team
As Christmas season is drawing closer, there is excitement in the air all around, and you can’t help but feel it, can you? The last major festival of the year, it is the time that everyone waits for with bated breath as it signals celebrations and merry-making!
There are literally thousands of ways you can celebrate Christmas, from going on a family holiday to an exotic location to having a simple family dinner at home, the options are endless. Whatever you do, the key to Christmas celebrations is to be happy.
So, with that in mind, we bring you a few simple and fun ideas to celebrate Christmas at home. Let’s get started:
Bake Some Cookies Together
There are different ways to celebrate Christmas at home, and it does not mean throwing a lavish party. Sometimes, doing simple things together with your family, like baking a cake or cooking at home, can bring unimaginable joy.
So, this Christmas, if you are looking to do something interesting and fun at home rather than going out with friends, you can get your family together and have a bake off or a baking competition amongst yourselves.
What is a Christmas celebration without cookies, right? So, why not make them yourself? Let your children participate in the fun. Give them the ingredients needed and also help them with the process.
There are literally thousands of cookie recipes online, pick one for each of your family members and try baking an assortment of cookies that you all can savour later.
Have a Karaoke Night
The Christmas holiday season is the time to be with family and friends, spend time together, have fun and make merry. And what better way to enjoy the Christmas spirit together than sing and dance to your favourite Christmas songs and carols at a karaoke night.
It is a simple but fun way to celebrate Christmas at home, Karaoke can get everyone from children to adults in the holiday spirit and sing their hearts out. As you enjoy and spend time together, you also give yourself the chance to strengthen your bond with your loved ones.
So, pick a date, it could be on Christmas Day or Christmas Eve, send out the invites to everyone you want to be part of this special night and dance your way till you drop. Karaoke nights could also potentially bring out the hidden singing talent of your loved one.
Host a game night
Game nights are always a surefire way to spend quality time with your loved ones. It is not just a way to have fun but also to keep them engaged and bring out their Christmas spirit. To plan a game night, you must first decide the games you and your friends and families would like to play.
Do you want to stick to the evergreen classics like dumb charades, musical chairs and Monopoly, or you want to try something new and unique? Once you have that sorted, ensure that you make arrangements for food and drinks for all. You need enough tasty food and beverages during the game night.
Finally, complete the perfect game night plan by putting in games-themed Christmas lighting and decoration. So, do you have the answer to your question of how to celebrate Christmas at home?
Organise a charity event in your locality
They say, ‘charity begins at home.’ So, why not do your little bit to contribute to society and bring happiness to others’ life on an auspicious and happy occasion like Christmas. You can host a charity event in your locality to raise funds for a cause that is close to your heart. It could be helping the street kids buy food or making a shelter home for the dogs.
You can do this by holding a garage sale where you can sell used and old items and give the proceeds to the cause. Spread the word about the event you are hosting among the locals in the vicinity with all the details. Make sure to specifically mention why you are doing this and appeal to the people to participate and be generous.
Remember, Christmas is not just about receiving. So, this year, if you are looking for how to celebrate Christmas with family ideas, you can do it by spreading smiles and cheers to others.
Watch a Christmas movie
Have you ever hosted or attended any movie viewing party? If yes, then you know it is great fun. If not, then it is time to plan one for your friends and family. This can be a great way to celebrate Christmas at home and bond with your loved ones.
Add more fun to the experience by ordering some Christmas goodies, like pizzas, a tub of popcorn and other things that your children and other family members love. Set up the TV in your dining room or if you have an open space like a balcony or a garden, you can screen the movie on a projector.
Pick a movie that everyone would love, like Home Alone, the Holiday, A Christmas Story. Or even better, you can do a movie marathon so that the fun never stops.
Play a Christmas trivia game
Are you looking for how to celebrate Christmas with family ideas that are fun? Well, we have the perfect idea for you. A Christmas trivia game. This will not only get everyone to bring out their competitive spirit and be interactive but also give you a chance to show off your knowledge of holidays. But more importantly, the game will make your Christmas holiday one to remember!
You can have different themes for the quiz, like Christmas movies, Christmas music, Bible, etc. Make the rules fun for the participants, which will bring more excitement and drama to the quiz. And no matter who wins the quiz, as the host, you will be the real winner! So, Happy Quizzing!
Create Christmas and New Year cards together
Perhaps the simplest way to celebrate Christmas at home is to spend time with your family. But let’s try to add some fun to it. Wondering how? Remember, the holiday season is all about creating everlasting memories with your loved ones.
So, one of the best ways is to get everyone in the family involved in making holiday cards. You can create unique and personalised cards for all your loved ones and their friends. Get the basic supplies for the task, like papers, cards, markers, stickers, and other decorative items that your kids want.
Start making the cards, write a personal message on them, and send it out or you can just make a few cards and hang them around in your home. It would make for a wonderful Christmas decoration.
So, there you go, you have some simple and fun ideas to celebrate Christmas at home. You can try all of these ideas during the holiday season and enjoy a continued Christmas celebration until the dawn of the New Year!
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