12 Things To Do On A Christmas Day

We have come up with a list of 12 must-dos on Christmas Day that will truly make it the best holiday of the year.

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1. Decorate Your Space

Decorating your space can immediately lift your mood and put you in the holiday spirit. While you should ideally put up wreaths and garlands in advance, no rule says you cannot do so on Christmas Day.

Pick your favorite decorations and deck out the space for a festive feeling. Don’t forget to add decorative bling to the outside of your house to add to the holiday cheer.

Decorating your space and investing in a tree can help you reminisce on family holiday traditions and introduce them to your kids. For families, it is a fun activity where everyone can contribute.

2. Invest Time In Holiday-Themed DIY Projects

If you are into arts and crafts, invest time in a holiday-themed DIY project. From making your decorations to designing cute gift boxes, you can spend Christmas day putting your creative talents to the test.

Here are some of our favorite holiday DIY ideas:

• DIY disco ball letters: great to add to the Christmas tree.
• Holiday DIY winter wonderland sign: excellent to put up outside your house and front porch.
• DIY gingerbread man gift box: add a personal touch to the presents you exchange on Christmas day.
• DIY marbled holiday ornaments: follow a color theme to match aesthetics that match your home’s design scheme.
• DIY Christmas paper tree cones: a simple way to add color and a homely touch to your Christmas decorations.

3. Watch A Christmas Movie

Cozy up by the fireplace (or on your couch) and watch a Christmas movie to spend the day. From the Polar Express to The Grinch to Jingle All The Way, there are numerous classic holiday movies to choose from and enjoy on Christmas day.

4. Cook Up A Storm

Let the cook in you shine by trying out holiday recipes on Christmas day. Bake some cookies and deliver them to nearby friends, cook a big brunch for your family, and have a glass of your favorite wine.

If you have some family classics that you always cook on holiday, you can also make them into a recipe book to pass on.

5. Look For Festive Volunteering Opportunities

Give something back!

To truly extend holiday cheer, there is nothing better than paying it back with a generous offering of your own. So look for a volunteering opportunity on Christmas day to make a difference.

You can help at a food bank, cook food for the homeless, or assist at a local hospital; there are endless ways to extend help on Christmas.

6. Create A Christmas Photo Book

Pick out pictures for a year-end photo book to commemorate your favorite moments from the past twelve months.

You can add memorable photos with family and friends to create something you can look back on years later. Even if you have family members living in different parts of the world, you can ask everyone to send pictures from their year and consolidate it in a family photo book to share with everyone.

7. Drive Around To See Christmas Lights

The lights and wreaths are put on only once a year. So what better activity to do on Christmas day than to take it all in while you can?

Hop in your car and drive around the block (or further) to see all the decked-up houses. It’s genuinely a holiday-exclusive sight and one you should never miss.

You can also whip out your camera to take beautiful images to feature in your Christmas photo book or to use for your next holiday card.

8. Create A Christmas Playlist

Nothing sets the holiday mood like good music. So spend time creating the perfect Christmas playlist to serve as the background score as you go about cooking, reading, or decorating on Christmas day.

9. Start A Fun Holiday Tradition

All holiday traditions started sometime, so do the same this Christmas day. Whether cooking up a particular meal, getting a head start on your new year’s goals, or exchanging ridiculous gifts, create a holiday tradition to follow for all the Christmases.

10. Make It a Self-Indulgent Christmas

Use the holidays to spend time on self-care activities. Have an at-home facial or give yourself a festive pedicure; Use the day to treat yourself.

You can also indulge in your favorite meal by ordering food. So make it a tradition of getting takeout from your favorite restaurant every Christmas to enjoy it on the most festive day of the year.

11. Visit A Christmas Market

If you have any Christmas markets where you live, make it a point to visit them to take in the holiday cheer and joy. Buy holiday souvenirs, have mulled wine, and buy Christmas-special meals.

Going to Christmas markets allows you to meet new people, make friends, and share the holiday joy.

12. Connect Virtually With Your Family

Whether it’s your immediate family living abroad or extended family living away, spend the holiday connecting with your loved ones. A five-minute call from you can make someone’s day.

Video call your family to share your cooking adventures or to open presents together. Even virtually connecting with your loved ones on Christmas makes for a great time and memories to look back on.