The holidays are usually filled with parties, gift-giving, and a whole lot of hot cocoa. But this year, with the COVID-19 pandemic, the holidays are looking more and more bleak. So here are 9 fun COVID-safe winter break activities to bring the joy back into the season.
- Get Cozy
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Grab your fuzziest socks, snuggliest blanket, and hottest cup of cocoa and curl up in front of the fireplace or on the couch to read.
- Watch Holiday Movies
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We recommend watching The Grinch, A Christmas Story, Elf, Home Alone, Friendsgiving, Happiest Season, or I Hate New Year’s.
- Go Online Shopping
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What’s a better way to spend a day than to shop online! This is the perfect time to get all the holiday gifts you need while maybe even getting yourself that sweater you’ve wanted all season.
- Backyard Camping
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Grab a tent, pillows, sleeping bags, and some snacks and go stargazing in your backyard. Spend a night or two outside to have a quick and easy getaway during the holidays.
- Bake Cookies
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Nothing gets you more into the holiday spirit than making cookies! You can even box them up for friends, family, or neighbors to share the holiday spirit!
- Meditate/ Do Yoga
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The holidays can be full of lots of joy and cheer, but also can be stressful with Christmas shopping, bad weather, and a whole lot of family. So make sure to take some time for yourself and meditate or do some yoga to relieve some holiday stress.
- Take a hot bubble bath
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Depending on where you’re from, cold has a different meaning. But no matter where you are, nothing beats a nice hot bubble bath on a cold, cloudy day. So, soak up some suds and relax in a nice bath!
- Board game night
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Are you bored at home and everyone in your family is on their phones? Turn that boredom into boredom and pull out some board games to have a game night! If you want to add a little more spice, add some prizes like someone has to do the dishes, or the winner gets ice cream.
- Pillow Fort
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Bring out your inner child by making the most epic pillow fort you can think of. Enlist the help of your friends and family to create some fun memories.