With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to think of all the ways to celebrate and wind down as the year comes to a close. Here are a few creative ideas for celebrating with friends and family this holiday season:
Friendsgiving Feast
Host or attend a Friendsgiving dinner to kick off the season with gratitude and good food. Make it a potluck and ask each guest to bring their favorite dish. Add a twist and incorporate a “Thankful Toast” where each person in attendance shares something they’re grateful for.
Holiday Pajama Party
Invite friends and family over for a night of arts and crafts, games, or just bonding and spending quality time together while staying cozy in holiday pajamas. Think about adding a hot chocolate bar with some delicious pan dulce, so that everyone can celebrate and unwind while staying warm and enjoying a treat.
White Elephant Gift Exchange
Bring friends together for a lighthearted evening of gift exchanges with a White Elephant twist! Decide if it’ll be a real gift exchange, where everyone contributes something thoughtful, or go for a gag-gift edition to keep everyone laughing.
Holiday Baking Gathering
Nothing brings people together like baking! Invite your favorite people to a holiday baking day, where everyone can choose a treat to make–like gingerbread cookies, peppermint bark, or holiday cupcakes.This is a wonderful way to enjoy each other’s company while creating delicious treats to share!
Tamale-Making Gathering
Extend the Latino tradition of tamale-making and invite friends to experience this cherished holiday ritual. After the tamales have been prepared and they take the time to steam, take advantage of this time and share stories while enjoying a warm cup of champurrado. This gathering celebrates cultural heritage and is a great way to share traditions with friends.
Holiday Movie Marathon
Make a list of everyone’s favorite holiday movies–whether they’re classics like Home Alone and Elf or feel-good Hallmark films. Select a few to binge, set up a popcorn station for an additional treat, and wear your coziest holiday attire.
Holiday Craft Night
Gather your friends for a DIY holiday craft night! Select a holiday craft to make like ornaments, wreaths, handmade cards, or no-sew holiday fleece blankets. Gather plenty of supplies and let everyone’s creativity run wild. This is sure to be a memorable holiday!
Whatever way you choose to gather with loved ones this holiday season, the most important thing is to share quality time and create lasting memories. Enjoy!
