It’s here! It’s almost time to close our laptops, shut down our computers and take that last commute back to our hometowns to get ready for CHRISTMAS! If for whatever reason you haven’t quite got into the Christmas spirit yet, we are here to help you!
See below our top 10 ways to get yourself into the festive mood this Christmas...
1. Turn the music up – Create a Christmas playlist and turn it up. Nothing makes Christmas without all the classic tunes. Jingle bell rock that playlist.
2. Go to the light – Whether you live in a Christmassy neighbourhood or live in a city like London, there is always such beautiful light displays on at Christmas time. Take a stroll down Carnaby street or visit that famous road where the residents really know what they are doing, and bask in the sparkles.
3. Get hanging – Not hungover, although that’s pretty Christmassy too. Hanging decorations! Decorate your home/work space with all things sparkle and merry. You don’t have to go crazy to make it feel like Christmas. Some fairy lights, a little tree and a few special cards its enough to bring a festive smile to any one’s face.
4. Turn up the heat – You might be an avid baker or the thought of spending time in the kitchen is the definition of hell. But doesn’t that all change at Christmas? Look up a classic gingerbread recipe or some tasty choc chip muffins? Prepare for a house that smells like pure Christmas. Get sprinkling that cinnamon, music on, apron on, you, you natural baker, are in your festive element!
5. Get your Skates on - Unless its your sport/hobby I think the only time Ice skating seems regular is Christmas, right? Its cold, ice is cold, it just works. Every year you say to yourself, lets all go ice skating, make this year, that year! – Plus, its exercise, Christmas Workout done.
6. Treat time – Get the celebrations out. It’s the only time when it is acceptable to sit on the sofa with a tin of chocolate on your lap and not be judged. Relish it.
7. Cosy Clothes – Festive PJs & Christmas Jumpers – WIN. Need I say anymore?
8. Christmas Markets – Perfect idea for a day out with friends or family, they seem to pop up all over the place and it’s the best opportunity to drink mulled wine, buy cute Christmas trinkets, pet reindeer, and have a laugh with friends.
9. Snuggle up! – Plan a Christmas movie night, whether its cosy on the sofa with your dog or surrounded by friends, nothing is better than a classic festive film. All the films that its totally weird to watch at any other time of the year are at your disposal right now, Home alone, Elf, The Grinch, the list goes on, go crazy!
10. All I want for Christmas is YOU – & finally of course spending time with loved ones. Beyond the gifts and fancy foods, this is what the holidays are all about, everyone finally having the same day off work where you can all relax and enjoy each other’s company.
From all of us at Beach Cafe - Have a Wonderful Christmas!