It’s November, and while the weather may be giving us mixed signals about what season it is, one thing is for certain: the holidays are quickly approaching. For some of us the lack of consistent sweater weather and always being able to go to the beach makes it difficult to get into the spirit of the holidays, even with Thanksgiving right around the corner. Here are five simple ways to spark your inner holiday spirit regardless of the weather.
1. Create a Spotify playlist of your favorite “holiday” songs.
Let’s face it, there are two types of people when it comes to holiday music. Whichever end of the spectrum you’re on, creating a playlist on Spotify of some of your favorite colder weather songs will help get you into the Thanksgiving/almost Christmas mood.
2. Decorate!
It can be as simple as this…..
…or fancy if you prefer.
Do whatever inspires the spirit of the holidays in you!
3. Holiday themed drinks.
For those of us who are addicted to Starbucks, grabbing your favorite drink is just what we need to get right into the spirit of the holidays. If coffee isn’t your thing, there are plenty of recipes online for holiday drinks that will set the tone perfectly (hot cider anyone?).
4. Make holiday foods!
If you have a kitchen – great! If not, get creative with no bake food ideas! Nothing gets people into the spirit of the holidays like making some amazing seasonal foods like pumpkin or cinnamon flavored anything.
5. Plan activities that are holiday based.
Grab a few friends and hit a pumpkin patch or have a decoration and/or baking party. The possibilities for this are endless. Whatever you choose to do, have fun with it and jump right in to that holiday spirit!