Celebrate the holidays this year with intention!! I’m bringing you 12 Mindful Days of Christmas – a series all about celebrating the holiday without buying a bunch of gifts for others! You can check out all the other days in the series here!
Welcome back to the 12 Mindful Days of Christmas series! I’m excited to be sharing these fun ways to celebrate the holidays with your friends and family without overspending and getting stressed out!
Day one was all about having a swap meet – a fun and free way to trade what you have and don’t want anymore (whether it is Christmas decorations, clothing, gifts, toys, anything!) with your friends for things they have and don’t want anymore!
Day two we spent cuddled on the couch for family movie night! Bust out the popcorn, snacks, fuzzy blankets, and cozy pajamas friends and enjoy a night in with your favorite family Christmas movie!
Day three we got competitive and busted out some of our favorite family board games and activities!
Day four was all about visiting loved ones that are in assisted living or nursing homes. Or, just visiting those places to visit with the residents – even if you’re not related to them!
Day five we talked about hosting a cookie swap for all your friends!
Day six was for all the at home and drive through chefs out there who can deliver a meal to a friend or family member!
Day seven focuses on breaking out an Advent calendar to count down the days until Christmas!
Day eight I encouraged you to rethink the idea of family dinner during the holidays!
Day nine I sent you out in search of your area’s best Christmas lights! Brew some hot chocolate and jump in the care for a sweet, sparkling night!
Day ten we grabbed our rakes and gloves and helped out with yard work!
For Day eleven I’m sending you out to find a Christmas parade!
12 Mindful Days of Christmas
For as long as I can remember, we have attended some kind of Christmas parade as a family. I was always in dance or gymnastics or twirling as a little girl and then my brother did karate and was in the band, so we were both lining up for the parade hours beforehand, marching along with our friends, and throwing our candy to all our family in the crowd! It brings back so many fun memories for me!
I can almost guarantee that there is a Christmas parade near you – just google your town name and “Christmas parade” and see what pops up! Grab your Santa hat and warm mittens, throw on your light up necklace, and head out to the route for a fun night!
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