December is here!

Happy December! I absolutely love this time of year, even if it is getting colder outside. From Thanksgiving to New Years Day, I always feel like a kid again and love the ‘magic’ of the holiday season. Growing up Christmas was a big deal in my house and I want to continue to make it a big deal for Ryan, Phoebe and me…and then in the future when we decide to have kids. Thankfully, Ryan knows how much I love the holidays so he puts up with me and joins in on the fun.

 

 

I came across this idea of an advent calendar by Jordan Ferney on Oh Happy Day and while I don’t own an advent calendar, I thought I’d create my own list of activities for Ryan and me to do this month. When I showed him this list Ryan sighed and said, “Kristin, you’re….special.” I took that as a compliment and moved on!

 

 

I read Jordan’s list and thought it was so adorable – so I pretty much picked out her favorites and then threw a few of my own in there. Here’s my list…I’m excited to really get into the spirit of Christmas this year!

-make Christmas cookies

-buy a live tree & decorate it

-decorate inside & outside

-host a Christmas party

-find mistletoe, hang it in the house & kiss under it

-exchange gifts

-address & mail Christmas cards

-watch my favorite Christmas movies (Elf, Little Women, The Family Stone, The Holiday)

-watch Ryan’s favorite Christmas movies (The Grinch, Christmas Vacation, A Christmas Story)

-go see A Christmas Story live

-purchase a new Christmas CD

-put up a ribbon sash for Christmas cards

-drive around to see neighborhood lights

-have a romantic candlelit dinner by the Christmas tree

-purchase gifts for a family/child in need

-go see a holiday themed movie in the theatre

-donate canned goods/necessary items to the soup kitchen

-watch a holiday TV special

-buy fresh flowers that feel “Christmas-y” and put them on display at the casa
-read the Christmas story from the Bible

What gets you in the Christmas spirit?

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