Christmas is here! Well, I think it's here because I've been playing Christmas music since the end of October. Retail store stores have had Christmas stuff out since the end of August. So its technically Christmas.
I do feel bad for our turkey friends but that is just one day, Christmas is a whole season!
I am here for all the Christmas fun I can pack into this season!
Some of the highlights I am looking forward to are:
ALL the Christmas movies/// Hallmark, Lifetime, Netflix, Hulu, Disney+. I love the Christmas movies all equally and the cheesier and more Christmassy the better! I have my favorites and I am so excited to see what new ones have come out this year.
Christmas markets/// I love all the little knick knacks you can find and all the personalized ornaments. I especially love the ones where the gifts are home made- you can totally feel the love in each of those items.
Christmas Theme 5K's- ever since running the 5K in August. I set my sights on both the Asbury Santa Run and the Jingle Bell Run in Downtown Toms River. This year, they happen to fall on the same weekend. Ha! This will definitely be an adventure. I am going into these 5K's with the thought of "this is something fun. I am dressing up and enjoying the moment"
Longwood Gardens/// It's a tradition now right? 2 years in a row now. I am forever looking forward to Longwood Gardens and I truly wish I lived closer because I really enjoy this place and what they have to offer.
Spreading Christmas Cheer// I always like to give back in some way during the holiday season. At Starbucks by Kyle, they had a Christmas Tree set up with a sign that said this store adopted a family from the Big Brothers & Big Sister of Monmouth County; the sign told the names and ages of the children and what kind of gift cards they would like. I snapped a photo of the sign and grabbed one of the tags.
Christmas lights/// I love driving around and look at all the houses decorated with lights and decorations AND then judging them harshly when the house mixes bright white and cool white lights. If that is my downfall, I am okay with it!
Christmas cookies/// I made the first of many (i hope!) Christmas cookies last weekend. This year I feel like I am being pulled to bake a lot and thanks to Instagram and Pinterest, I have an unlimited amount of recipes that I want to try. Friends and family, cookies are coming to you HA!
and lastly,
Christmas parties/// For some reason, parties are even more special and festive during the holidays. I have my office Christmas luncheon; Kyle has his Christmas Party; I have a Christmas Lunner (late lunch, early dinner) and I am hoping to get some friends together for an happy hour before the Christmas Craziness starts. So much Christmas Cheer!
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Whew, I think that is all that that I am looking forward to outside of spending time with friends and family.
What are you looking forward to this Holiday season? Let me know in the comments below.
[[The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.- Elf]]
