Day 6: New Holiday Traditions You Can Start This Year
b'Hi and welcome back to Day 6 of my 12 Days Of Christmas series. Todays topic is all about holiday traditions you can start this year. The holidays are going to look a little different this year, but that doesn\\u2019t mean we can\\u2019t celebrate the season with lots of love, joy and togetherness (even if some of it happens via Zoom). From Christmas tree campouts to virtual snowmen building competitions, here are some ideas for new holiday traditions that will make this festive season the best one yet.\\n1. Throw A Holiday Movie Marathon. Pick a day and watch nothing but holiday movies with your family, friends or by yourself. I promise you will love it.\\n2. Do A Mug Swap. Pretty much everybody owns a mug (for me, I own several). So why not swap some of yours with some of your friends and they can do the same.\\n3. Drive Through Your Neighborhood And Checkout The Beautiful Holiday Lights. I remember my Mom and Dad, taking my Brother, Sister and myself drive to see the holiday lights and it was always so much fun. This is both festive and you can socially distance yourself from other people.\\n4. Have A Hot Chocolate And S\\u2019Mores Night. You can use store bought hot chocolate or you can make your own. Plus if you don\\u2019t have a fireplace, you can order an indoor s\\u2019mores maker.\\n5. Have A Christmas Tree Campout. Bring your sleeping bags into the living room so that you can snuggle by the tree and admire your hard work, all night. Wait, don\\u2019t forget the hot cocoa and/or Eggnog.\\n6. Pound Cake Decorating Contest. Instead of decorating gingerbread cookies and houses this year, you can buy a store bought Sara Lee All Butter Pound Cake (we are working smarter and not harder). Pull together your favorite toppings (whipped cream, fruit, candy, nuts, etc.) in separate bowls. Each person gets a slice of pound cake and let the decorating begin. Every is a winner, because you get to eat your own creation.\\n7. Write A Holiday Letter. Every member of your family can write one thing they are grateful for this year and after everyone has written down what they are grateful for, make sure everyone signs the card. This is perfect to send to other family members, instead of sending text messages or emails.\\n8. Donate Clothes & Food To Those In Need. Start this year and making it an annual tradition to help those who are less fortunate. It can be through your Church or local shelter. Make it an annual winter tradition to help those less fortunate. We all have gently used clothes, coats and scarfs and hats, that we can give away. You can always donate non-perishable can goods to soup kitchens or donate money. They are hosting a toy drive, seek out the nearest food bank and figure out what nonperishables they need or donate money, every little bit helps.\\n\\n\\n--- \\n\\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle4466/message\\nSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle4466/support'