17 fun holiday-themed activities

Christmas is fast approaching, but perhaps it doesn’t feel like the holidays yet? Here are some ways you can get into the spirit of the season.

1. Admire the decorated homes in your neighborhood

2. Attend a Santa Claus parade

3. Bake cookies and other traditional holiday treats

4. Browse a Christmas market in your area

5. Color holiday-themed pictures

6. Curl up and watch a Christmas movie

7. Do a puzzle that illustrates a winter scene

8. Donate your time to a local food drive

9. Get creative with your gift wrapping

10. Go pick out your Christmas tree

11. Listen to Christmas songs by your favorite artists

12. Look through old holiday photos

13. Participate in a Christmas craft workshop

14. Read Christmas stories with your family

15. Take in a seasonal performance (concert, ballet, play, etc.)

16. Visit a museum that has a holiday-themed exhibit

17. Write and send out your holiday cards

So, which activity will you start with this year?