I love Holiday decorations but I hate spending tons of time to put them up, just to have to take them down a couple of weeks later. Because of this, my decorations have become more simple over the years. I create easy to put up and take down displays that are festive but no stress. I use lots of glittery ornaments and candles and lights.
A few nights before Christmas every year, {msL} and I hop in the car and drive around drinking coffee or hot cocoa. We listen to Holiday music and look for the most tacky and over the top Holiday lights we can find. It's so much fun and really puts me in the Holiday mood. Tacky Light Tour can help you locate displays in your neighborhood. If you live in the DC area check out Holly's Tacky Christmas Lights and don't miss Christmas on 34th St. in Baltimore. Make a fun evening out of your drive to Baltimore. It's fantastic.
Christmas and Holiday movies are a must have for me. The nostalgic childhood cartoons like Rudolph and Frosty are fun. Classics like Holiday Inn and It's a Wonderful Life always top the list. Over the years I've added some favorites. The Holidays aren't complete without watching A Christmas Story, Elf or Christmas Vacation. I also have to throw in a dysfunctional family movie like Home for the Holidays or The Family Stone. These movies are fun and always make me smile.
The Holidays aren't complete without music. There are so many great ways to get free Holiday music, no matter what type you love. You can create your own channel on Pandora. Amazon is giving away free Holiday music downloads for 25 days in December. Just check here every 5 days for the new downloads. Check out a list of ways to get free Holiday music, here.
How do you celebrate the Holidays?
