7 things you can do to get excited for the festive season

by Katie Haseldine | 27 November 2018

Ice skating

You don’t have to be a professional to get in the rink! Ice skating is great fun and good exercise too. Whether you’ve been before, or if you fall on your bum the second you get on the ice, ice skating is a great laugh with your friends and a fun way to get festive.

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Christmas movie marathon

The Grinch, Elf, Home Alone… What’s your favourite Christmas film? A marathon of Christmas movies is the perfect way to get excited for the festive season. Wrap up in a blanket and get them on the box!

Christmas markets

Christmas markets come to most towns and cities now. Some are better than others, but they’re all full of people in the Christmas spirit, so why not rub off on that? There’s no better way to get into the festivities than spending a winter evening wandering around a market. Wrap up warm and have a glass of red wine, you’ll soon be cosy!

Make a gingerbread house

You can buy gingerbread house sets from most supermarkets. It’s a simple activity but with some classic Christmas music and a cheese board to nibble on, it’s a tasty way to get into the Christmas spirit.

Christmas shopping

Some people are so organised they do all their Christmas shopping during the January sales, others leave it all until the last minute, and some pick up gifts here and there throughout the months leading up to December. But dedicating a whole evening to Christmas shopping will no doubt get you in the Christmas spirit. Be sure to get some festive wrapping paper and ribbons so you can go home and spend the evening wrapping gifts for your family and friends! What’s better than having fun and being organised at the same time?

Carol singing

It might seem like a dated tradition, but there are still many towns that have a community carol singing evening. It’s a great way for people to get together and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.