Then I tossed in some of my own plans that Im rocking this year.
Watch all the holiday movies and TV.
All December long, its all Christmas entertainment, all the time.
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Christmas episodes of my favorite TV shows?
Awful classic Christmas movies my dad used to make me watch as a kid?
Gift wrap presents to yourself.
Sarah G., 34
3.
Make the day purposefully, hilariously awful.
I actually always spend the holidays alone.
Like, getting the smallest Dollar Store tree and decorating it with lights with bulbs burnt out.
And makes a good one-off celebration.
Arlo C., 28
4.
Find a way to give back.
This year, I want to celebrate bygiving back.
Julie P., 31
5.
Make the day super special…for your pets.
Despite what I said in the introduction, I wont technically be spending the holidaysalone.
Ill have my cats, Francis and Regulus.
Will they shove the little Santa hats I force onto their heads off immediately?
Do they care that they have their own personalized Christmas stockings?
Will they ignore any presents I buy them in favor of the boxes they came in?
Its going to beawesome.
Have a quiet, cozy day full of self-care.
I spend most of the reading, drinking hottea, and watching my favorite Christmastime movies.
Or make it the ultimate over-the-top pampering day.
Turn it into the ultimate pampering day.
Just because the holiday is different doesn’t mean it can’t be great.
Sarah G., 34
8.
Send out holiday cards (or emails).
Somehow e-cards feel even more old fashioned?
Chris F., 33
9.
Try a bunch of new recipes.
Olivia D., 26
10.
Do some old-school holiday crafts.
So I made some cheesy paper garlands to hang up.
From there, Ive gotten into any festive craft it’s possible for you to think of.
Ive strung popcorn and cranberries.
Ive made paper snowflakes.
My apartment looks like a few small children live here, but its cheering me up.
Mary C., 21
11.
Plan for the year ahead.
I’m celebrating the solstice.
Phone turned off all day.
Only nourishing, celebratory things.
Alex F., 36
12.
Cook a special holiday breakfast to kick off the day.
I decided thats going to be a big fancy breakfast.
Amanda B., 23
13.
Look at nearby lights.
All while blasting Christmas music and enjoying a thermos of hot chocolate.
Chloe F., 27
14.
Dont be afraid to ask people for a quick call or Zoom chat.
Give people the opportunity to support you.
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