Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but it'll likely be a little different for many of us this year thanks to the Corona Virus crisis and the restrictions in place to keep us all safe.
It's unlikely many of us will be going to big Christmas parties, visiting Christmas markets, taking trips to the theatre, or spending Christmas with our entire extended families this December, and while it's disappointing and won't quite be the same, it doesn't mean Christmas has to be written off as a disaster before it's even begun. We just need to think about the little things that make Christmas special, and look closer to home for fun festive ways to enjoy the holidays this year. Christmas movie nights in pyjamas, baking delicious Christmas treats, festive carpet picnics under the light of the Christmas tree, cold dark evenings spent crafting Christmas decorations... there are so many different ways to make the festive season special without even having to leave the house. You just have to think outside the box.
If you're stuck for ideas for how to spend Christmas during this pandemic, never fear; I've already thought of 101 things to do this Christmas, and I've compiled them all in one handy list for you today.
1. Pick out a Christmas tree- even if it's buying an artificial one online.
2. Decorate your tree.
3. Decorate your home for Christmas.
4. Go foraging for natural decorations, like pine cones and mistletoe, to craft or decorate your home with.
5. Make a Christmas wreath to hang on the door.
6. Curate some new festive playlists to soundtrack all your Christmas activities.
7. Dance around the house to Christmas tunes.
8. Have lots of Christmas movie marathons.
9. Watch all those Christmas TV specials, new and old. You can't beat the Gavin and Stacey, and The Vicar of Dibley Christmas specials, in my opinion.
10. Watch all those dodgy Christmas TV movies.
11. Watch The Queen's Speech.
12. Read a Christmas themed novel like A Christmas Carol or Little Women.
13. Read some Christmas poetry.
14. Colour-in a Christmas colouring book.
15. Sew a Christmas cross stitch or embroidery.
16. Knit or crochet something festive like a tree decoration, stocking, garland, or cosy Christmas blanket to snuggle up under.
17. Make your own Christmas crackers.
18. Sit and write your Christmas cards.
19. Make your own Christmas cards.
20. Catch up with friends and family by writing some Christmas snail mail.
21. Have a go at some festive creative writing.
22. Dig out your art supplies, and make some festive art.
23. Do some Christmas bullet / art journaling.
24. Make a Christmas face mask to accessorise your Christmas outfits, and keep you safe around others during the holidays.
25. Make your own Christmas jumper by customising an old piece of knitwear.
26. Make and fill an Advent calendar.
27. Hang paper chains.
28. Make paper snowflakes.
29. Make table favours for your Christmas meal.
30. Make popcorn and cranberry garlands to string up on the tree.
31. Make all your gifts this year.
32. Make foodie gifts for your loved ones.
33. Wrap your Christmas presents as beautifully and creatively as you can.
34. Put together a Christmas Eve box for yourself or a loved one to enjoy on Christmas Eve.
35. Learn a Christmas song on an instrument.
36. Do a Christmas jigsaw puzzle.
37. Play board games with your family / housemates.
38. Play a computer game with festive events, such as Animal Crossing.
39. Bake and decorate Christmas cookies with your family. You could even have a contest to see who creates the best design.
40. Make a yule log.
41. Bake a Christmas cake.
42. Make a Christmas pudding.
43. Make mince pies.
44. Build a gingerbread house.
45. Roast hot chestnuts.
46. Perfect your Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.
47. Go out for a turkey roast (or veggie / vegan equivalent) somewhere with good distancing measures.
48. Treat your family to a Christmas afternoon tea at home.
49. Have a go at making your own Christmas cocktails.
50. Make your own sloe gin or egg nog.
51. Make epic homemade hot chocolates complete with whipped cream and marshmallows.
52. Go out for hot chocolate somewhere with good distancing measures.
53. Have a Christmas carpet picnic under the light of the Christmas tree.
54. Pack a picnic full of fun festive foods, wrap up warm, and have a picnic outdoors somewhere pretty. Bonus points if you find somewhere safe draped in fairy lights.
55. Buy or make food in festive shapes, just because it's fun.
56. Order a box of festive cookies, cakes, or doughnuts for home delivery from your favourite brand or bakery as a treat for everyone.
57. Go for a drive to spot Christmas lights.
58. Go for a socially-distanced walk to spot Christmas lights in your neighbourhood.
59. Visit a socially-distanced Christmas lights trail at your local stately home or zoo.
60. Visit a Christmas market, if there's one with social-distancing measures in your area.
61. Take a Christmas Day family walk.
62. String up fairy lights in the garden and camp out under the stars.
63. Go ice skating, if you can find a rink that's open and safe to visit.
64. Have a Christmas crafternoon session.
65. Throw a Christmas afternoon tea for your household.
66. Have a Christmas duvet day spent in your PJs on the sofa, watching movies, and eating festive snacks.
67. Have a festive pamper day.
68. Start a new family Christmas tradition.
69. Try a Christmas tradition from another part of the world.
70. Learn about Christmas traditions in other parts of the world.
71. Host a Secret Santa or White Elephant present swap with your family or friends.
72. If it snows, build a snowman, have a snowball fight, go sledding, and make snow angels.
73. Host a Zoom Christmas party with your family and friends.
74. Have a Zoom Christmas quiz night with your family and friends.
75. Attend a Christmas church service online.
76. Make a Christmas photo booth in your home, with a festive backdrop, silly photo props, and a camera on a tripod, and take photos with your family.
77. Dress your pet in silly Christmas outfits and take lots of photos of them looking cute and humiliated.
78. Try to recreate an old family photo taken at Christmas time.
79. Take photos in front of the Christmas tree.
80. Take photos of all the fun things you get up to. You could even print them out and put them in a photo album.
81. Blog / Instagram all the fun things you get up to over Christmas.
82. Look through old photos and videos taken at Christmas time and reminisce.
83. Light an Advent candle every night.
84. Treat yourself to an Advent calendar to enjoy every day.
85. Add mini Santa hats to all of the framed photos and art on your walls.
86. Decorate all of your kitchen cabinets with ribbons, so that they look like they've been gift wrapped.
87. Treat yourself to a new Christmas outfit- even if you will only be wearing it at home this year.
88. Buy new Christmas PJs to wear on Christmas Eve.
89. Try a Christmas make up look.
90. Have a go at some festive nail art.
91. Have fun creating Elf on a Shelf escapades for your kids every day.
92. Hang stockings over the fireplace.
93. Leave cookies and milk out for Santa, and some carrots or reindeer food for his reindeer.
94. Donate to a foodbank.
95. Donate presents for underprivileged kids.
96. Make a shoe-box parcel for a child in need.
98. Donate food, toys, blankets, money, or your time to an animal shelter.
99. Bake Christmas treats and drop them on friends' doorsteps.
100. Buy or make little presents for your postman and delivery drivers to say 'thanks' for their hard work during the pandemic.
101. Do a random act of kindness for a stranger.
And those are 101 things you could do this Christmas.
I hope my list has given you a little inspiration, and helps you make some fun memories this Christmas despite the Corona Virus. If you can think of any activities I've missed, feel free to add them to the comments below.
How are you planning to spend Christmas this year?
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