With less than two weeks to go, Christmas really is right around the corner. If you aren’t feeling festive yet, you haven’t got long to get yourself in the mood. Whether it’s decorating the tree, cuddling up around the fire with a hot chocolate, watching your favourite Christmas film, or eating and drinking everything in sight – it’s time to get festive with the family!
Christmas means so many different things to different families all around the world, which is one of the things that makes it so special. Each family has their own traditions. Do presents come before or after dinner? What time should Christmas dinner be? Is turkey a must? So many questions. However, one thing’s for certain – Christmas is all about family.
We’ve collated some our favourite festive activities to keep you and the family feeling Christmassy this December, whatever your traditions:
Start a Family Christmas Card
This is something the whole family can get involved in. Make a list of everyone you’d like to send festive wishes to, then you could order Family Christmas Card Sets or pull out your stencils, glitter, cotton wool, card, pens (anything you want) and let your creative juices flow.
Write a Letter to Santa
Without a letter to Santa how will he know what you want for Christmas? This is a good chance for the little ones to reflect on how naughty/nice they’ve been this year. This is also a sneaky way of getting some Christmas present ideas for Mum and Dad!
See The Christmas Lights
A trip to see the town centre Christmas lights can be a magical experience. However, with the right attitude, a trip around your local neighbourhood can be just as special. Wrap up warm, grab a hot chocolate (or maybe even a mulled wine), and take in that twinkling Christmas spirit.
Christmas Eve Box
Making a Christmas Eve Box is a great way to start Christmas a little early and give little ones something to open on Christmas Eve. A favourite suggestion of ours is to fill the box with a set of matching Christmas Pyjamas for the whole family, a classic Christmas movie (Home Alone, Elf, Miracle on 34th Street…take your pick!) and some sweet treats to enjoy whilst watching it. The best bit, you can snuggle down to watch the movie together and have some chill time before the crazy day ahead.
Christmas Family Photo
Snap a family portrait of you all in your matching Christmas PJs, or out on your Christmas walk to wash down the turkey. If you can find a backdrop that will match each year you can take the same photo as everyone gets older and compare them year on year, how sweet will it be when your kids turn 18 to whip out the Christmas Family album.
Give The Most Valuable Gift of All
Enjoy every moment with your family this Christmas, and then take a moment to think about how different things could be if you weren’t around for next year’s big day. As hard as this is to imagine, it’s something we should all consider. The good news it, TopQuote think about this every day, and can help to ensure your family’s future is secure. Contact Us to discuss how life insurance could help to relieve any uncertainty around how your family would cope if you were no longer here.