Christmas is all about being together and making some great memories. However, we all tend to get bogged down in the extras. We think that we have to do bigger and better than we did in the previous year, and we set this huge prize for ourselves, thinking we have to outdo everyone, including ourselves. However, what if you could go back to a simple Christmas and just enjoy what the holiday is all about. So, how can you do that? By having a simple Christmas!
A simple Christmas is all about embracing what Christmas is all about, not about the presents under the tree, or the latest decor put onto your prelit Christmas trees. It is also about embracing the simple things in life and enjoying the time that you have together. And you can start with your prelit Christmas trees. Consider something simple, not outrageous to decorate these pre-lit Christmas trees. A great way to do this is with ornaments that maybe your kids have made by hand throughout the years or even those that have been passed down to you. Yes, it may not be a fully themed prelit Christmas tree, but it will still be gorgeous and keep with the idea of going simple this Christmas season. You will find that with less fuss with the decor you have, the more time you can spend on what matters.
Simple things that you can this Christmas
– Let everyone in the family gather in the kitchen to bake cookies and cakes.
– Build a gingerbread house together, as it will be a great, sweet time!
– Read some Christmas stories together — perfect if you have young kids!
– Have a Christmas movie marathon with some of your favorites and some of the latest releases.
– Have an Advent calendar for the whole family to enjoy.
– Take a trip to view the lights around your neighborhood and other areas nearby.
– Send Christmas cards to those relatives that you do not see that much with a small letter about how the entire family is doing.
– If you live somewhere where it snows during Christmas, be sure that everyone gets to have a sled experience!
– Limit the gifts that everyone gives one another and make it more about the memories that you make.
– Go caroling or just sing karaoke in your own home.
– Do something special for someone in need, whether this is donating old clothes or even volunteering to help with a soup kitchen. Give something back to the world.
– Be in the moment with the family and limit the cell phones and computers while you are gathering.
Remember, a simple Christmas is more than just decorating simply. It is about making memories that your entire family can look back on and simply enjoying the holidays more than you have in the past instead of getting bogged down with all the Christmas decorations and the hustle and bustle that comes with the Christmas season for busy people.