1. Watch Christmas movies
It wouldn’t be the holiday season without Christmas movies. Check out our 15 favorites here.
2. Drink hot chocolate by the fire
That animated fireplace on your laptop counts if your dorm or apartment doesn’t have a fireplace!
3. Get cozy on the couch with a good book
There’s nothing like staying home and reading a good book on a cold, snowy day. Check out some of our favorites here.
4. Set goals for the new year
New year, new you, right? This year, try setting more realistic goals so you’re more likely to stick with them.
5. Go sledding
Bundle up, grab some friends and find a hill.
6. Make an ornament
Thanks to Michael’s, Jo-Ann’s and Hobby Lobby, your options are endless.
7. Bake and decorate Christmas cookies
The ultimate holiday activity. Try even more of our favorite holiday baking recipes here.
8. Kiss under the mistletoe
Maybe kisses from your dog will count?
9. Go to the light show at the zoo
Detroit has an amazing light show that runs all throughout December.
10. Make a Christmas playlist
Check out our favorite Christmas hits here.
11. Decorate a Christmas tree
Crank up that Christmas music, and spend the day decorating a tree – whether real, fake or Charlie Brown-esque.
12. Go to Bronner’s
If Santa were to live anywhere besides the North Pole, he’d definitely live in Bronner’s.
13. Make paper snowflakes
Tape them to your windows to show your neighbors that you’re hella festive.
14. Build a gingerbread house
Only if you can manage not to eat all of the decorations.
15. Spend an entire day in PJ’s
Pop in a Christmas movie, grab some cookies and you’ve got all you need for a perfect day.
16. Decorate your place with fun Christmas decor
Thank you, Target.