Tis' the Season: 25 Ideas for XMAS 2020

Tis' the season kings & queens! Christmas (my favorite holiday since birth) is officially here & taking over our screens, radio stations, & bank accounts! I absolutely adore this time of the year, the sense of homey nostalgia, & all the divine aspects of life that are symbolized. Fortunately, embracing the holiday spirit each year has allowed me to keep in mind what the principles of this season ultimately are. I think my natural love for Christmas has caused me to genuinely sympathize with those who aren't able to experience the magic of this season. There's plenty of logical reasons: traumatic memories, loneliness, feeling as if you are lacking, or maybe you just straight up view this time of year as materialistic & a financial burden. The global pandemic is without a doubt playing a vital role in Christmas this year, affecting so many families & traditions. After surviving a complicated 2020, I'm hoping that this season inspires us all to be our purest, kindest, & jolliest selves. Tap into the holiday spirit with a few of my favorite Christmas fundamentals!

five seasonal projects:

1. design a personalized ornament

2. bake seasonal treats (cookies, gingerbread houses, etc)

3. decorate a mug for warm seasonal drinks

4. go on a drive & admire the local lights

5. have a christmas themed photoshoot (alone or with family!)

five christmas films for movie night:

1. The Polar Express

2. Four Christmases

3. A Diva's Christmas Carol

4. How the Grinch Stole Christmas

5. A Charlie Brown Christmas

five festive songs:

1. Santa Baby x Eartha Kitt

2. Baby it's Cold Outside x Ariana Grande & Mac Miller

3. Wonderful Christmas Time x Paul McCartney

4. This Christmas x Donny Hathaway

5. All I Want for Christmas is You x Mariah Carey

five decor additions for your home/room:

1. seasonal candles & oils

2. white/colored lights

3. cookie or candy jar

4. miniature tree or wreath

5. seasonal props (santa, globes, etc)

five simple ways to give back:

1. deliver treats to a local small business

2. donate toys to children in need

3. pay for the customer ahead or behind you

4. use kind words & actions towards your loved ones

5. prepare care packages & take them to a local shelter (for humans or animals)

may december be the plot twist you've been praying for all year,

KIY