As the holiday season arrives, so do the traditions, gatherings, and cherished moments we look forward to all year.
Whether it’s new ways to connect with loved ones, here are creative ways to make this holiday season unforgettable and filled with wonder.
Take a Festive Road Trip to Discover Local Holiday Spots
Many towns set up enchanting holiday lights, markets, and winter festivals.
From quaint villages decked out in holiday décor to scenic drives through snowy landscapes, hitting the road gives you a taste of holiday magic while discovering charming new places.
Plan a “Holiday Bucket List” with Family or Friends
Make a holiday bucket list filled with small, fun activities you can do together throughout the season.
Camping indoors or outdoors with a holiday twist where indoors, you can set up a blanket fort with holiday lights, blankets and warm treats.
If you’re feeling bold and want to experience the atmosphere outside, try camping outdoors under the stars.
Tell holiday stories around a fire or flashlight, and enjoy the magic of camping with a festive twist.
Go Caroling
During Christmas Eve, families attend mass or services singing hymns, carols, and poems reflecting on the birth of Jesus.
Take a Holiday-Themed Nature treasure hunt
Grab some friends, family and head outdoors for a holiday-themed nature scavenger hunt.
Create a list of things like pinecones and red berries.
This activity can be fun also help teach teamwork, problem-solving and decision-making skills with a holiday spirit, offering a creative way to connect with nature while enjoying the season
Explore a Holiday Tradition from Another Culture
The holidays are celebrated in unique ways around the world, so why not learn about and try a tradition from another culture.
Christmas in Kenya is celebrated with a feast of savory meals like nyama choma, flatbread, chapati, and pudding amongst others.
by HILDA KANINI