The Christmas season is swiftly approaching. This is the busiest time of the year, I think,  in terms of work and family commitments. There are loads of activities that you will want to do with family.  Some may be traditions and others are just things that you want to try.

Here are a few Christmas plans that I would like to share. I hope that you will try one or a few yourself.

Placing stockings in a central location is a quick and easy way to get people in the Christmas mood. Stockings not only add a festive look to the house, but also encourages everyone to think of their family more often during the day. Small items like chocolates that most people love or a little note with a personal message are just a few good stocking gifts.

Now, anyone who knows me will know that I love food. My favourite meal is dessert. Making cookies or some kind of dessert is an important holiday activity. I find that while making something like cookies, something that has a repetitive aspect to it,  is usually when you have the best conversations.  It allows for easy camaraderie and for a feeling of togetherness. Dessert is always a signal for relaxation whether you’re making or eating it.

Garlands are a quick way to add a festive touch to your home. These can be entirely store bought, entirely made from scratch or a mixture of both. A garland is the easiest way to make a room look ready for the festive season, no matter your style. Colour can be added by having a coloured garland or adding colour with the decorative elements on the garland. Decorating a piece of garland by adding bits and pieces to it is another activity that initiates togetherness.

By far the most anticipated activity of the Christmas season is decorating the tree. This can take a variety of avenues depending on size and shape of the tree. If a colour scheme is going to be incorporated into the look of your tree. If you have decided on a real or fake tree. This is another activity that can be used to get the family group together.

These are just a few of my Christmas plans. Activities that help me to get into the spirit of the season and I can do them all with family.