Seniors Danielle Heer, Kaitlynn Elkins and Savannah Carnaghi dress in their pajamas for Spirit Week on Dec. 16th. Students are ready to relax and engage in fun activities during the holiday break (Photo by Jack Stine).
With Christmas break only a few days away, you
should start thinking about how you will be spending these 16 days away from school.
While you are on the holiday break if you have nothing to do. you should consider doing something fun that will create lasting memories.
According to littleguidedetroit.com , “One of the best things about the holiday is visiting with friends and family from out of town You can even involve your team in fun team building activities at work to spread the holiday cheer.”
This is also a great time a year to watch classic films that you enjoy. There are several things to choose from in the popular movies section to watch with your family like movies called, “A Christmas Story”, “Christmas Vacation,” “Elf,” and “The Polar Express.”
“Each of these movies provides laughs and tries to capture the spirit of Christmas.” Another option for those cold winter days are arts and crafts, which can include classes for adults. Cooking and adding decorations also is a family tradition especially on Christmas and Christmas break. “Taking online painting classes can also be one of the best activities on Christmas to do especially for families.”
“Baking is one of the most common things to do on Christmas, like making cookies as a family or for your family members. Making cookies, like sugar cookies, chocolate chip cookies and frosted cookies is common around the holidays. Christmas is going to be here before you know it, so it’s a good time to go out and start shopping. Christmas is the most popular and celebrated holiday of all time. According to (bureaworks.com), “Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays in the world.” Shutterfly mentions taking a holiday card photo. The holiday is enjoyed by kids and families and this time of year brings out all of the cheer.
“The more creative the better! Feature the finished photo in your annual holiday cards, in text messages to friends, virtual backgrounds for video calls, and emails to extended family”
Another fun activity could be going out to find a Christmas tree, hand selecting the perfect tree on the lot. According to Education First, “Baking Christmas cookies is the second most popular holiday tradition.”
Watching tree lighting. which comes in as the number 1 activity According to Goodhousekeeping.com. “This is one of the best ways to kick off the Christmas season. “If you want to do a lot of moving and have tons of fun, then you should consider going ice skating. It will be fun to be gliding around the ice by the end of your visit. “Don’t forget to bundle up — and drink some hot chocolate after.” Bounce Ice Arena and Lakeland Ice Arena would be good places to do ice skating at.
Overall, there are so many things you can do with friends and family around Christmas time. Also you can spend “New Year’s” and “New Year’s” eve doing the Christmas activity of your choosing if you are still in the holiday spirit.