5 ideas to make Christmas celebrations more exciting

Although originally a religious holiday, Christmas has also become a time where non-Christian family and friends also gather to celebrate and spread the season of giving and joy. Whether it is having gift exchanges, decorating a Christmas tree or filling the dining room with laughter, we’re surrounded by loved ones who make the holidays so special.

Growing up, your family may have had their own set of traditions. But if you’re looking to spice things up and make things a little different this year, we have the perfect ideas for you to incorporate into your celebrations and carry them on for years to come. Read till the end to find out how to protect these traditions, yourself and your family too.

1. Annual themed Christmas cards

Greeting cards during the holiday season are easy to buy but having it extra special can make yours stand out among others. Add fun to your season’s greetings with a personalised touch – a themed photo of the family. Plan a different theme each year, like matching colours or Santa’s elves. Attach the Christmas card as a gift tag, send it via email or mail it as a postcard to colleagues, extended family and friends. It gives the family time to dress up, create more memories and serves as a precious family collection over the years.

2. Gingerbread house decorations

There’s a reason why this foolproof tradition has been around for a long time. It’s a fun, tasty decoration for your home that you can eat, and the perfect arts and crafts activity for the family. Organise a mini competition for the best house and have someone judge, with the winner receiving an extra gift. If you’re not sure where to get your gingerbread house, refer to this guide for places to purchase it in Singapore. Or if you’re up for a challenge, baking your own is a way to add to the fun.

3. Find the pickle ornament

It’s Christmas, gifts have been exchanged and everyone’s excited to tear wrapping paper apart. But who goes first? Decide on the first person with this activity of finding the pickle ornament. Said to be an old German tradition, a pickle-shaped ornament is hidden on the Christmas tree among all the other decorations. The person who finds it gets to open their gift first or receive an extra present. For adults, they are said to have good luck for the year ahead! Add this quick game to your Christmas and it’s sure to add some laughs and excitement to the celebrations.

 4. Spend the night by the Christmas tree

A great plan for the family to welcome Christmas and appreciate your decorated tree this time of the year is to simply spend the night by it. It may seem like a bizarre idea, but how often does the whole family get to turn in for the night together in the same room? Have the family pull some pillows and blankets, watch a Christmas movie by the tree, and enjoy some hot chocolate or snacks. Wake up with the presents and your loved ones around you – a scene that allows you to truly feel the spirit of Christmas.

5. Do some good with volunteering

We all know that it’s the season of giving, and what better way to commemorate that than to provide joy to those in need? Choose a local cause or charity the family feels connected to and take the chance to spread Christmas happiness. For the younger kids, it also serves as a teaching opportunity for them to learn the importance of serving the community through their actions. As the saying goes, “giving is rewarding”.

Christmas is a special time for a lot of people. It’s a way to get together with friends and family after a year of hard work and personal journeys. It’s to celebrate your various achievements and your loved ones for their support. Traditions serve to keep you connected to them and your roots. No matter what happens over the years, it’s one thing that doesn’t change.

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