Go ice skating Grab your blades and get gliding across the ice. This ideal date night lets you spend time with your partner, and you can grab a spiked coffee to warm you up afterwards with a dash of Tia Maria or Disaronno Velvet. Take a walk to see the Christmas lights Bundle up and go on a magical walk to see the twinkling lights in your neighbourhood. Or pop into town and make an evening of the high street Christmas lights Warm up those vocal cords, coordinate a choir and head out to spread some Christmas joy with your carolling skills. You could use it as an opportunity to raise money for a cause close to your heart. Make a snowman OK, this one is a bit ambitious, seeing as it requires snow at Christmas. But we’re ever the optimists and dreaming of that White Christmas, so why not include this activity in the Christmas build-up if we’re lucky enough to see those flakes fall? Volunteer your time switch-on event. Go carolling Christmas is an excellent time for giving – especially to those who need it the most. Help at the local food bank, cook a Christmas dinner for the homeless, volunteer with a charity helpline or visit an old people or children’s home. There are so many ways to support your local community to ensure no one is alone this year. Throw a festive film night Pick out some classic Christmas films, grab the popcorn and cuddle up on the sofa to enjoy your must-have movies to get you in the Christmas mood. Create a movie night hot chocolate using Amarula cream liquor and top it off with tasty marshmallows.
Top 10 Festive Activities
Decorate the Christmas tree The day your tree goes up is surely when Christmas really kicks off. So get the kids involved and add your personal flair to your beautifully adorned pine. Visit Father Christmas in his grotto Bundle up the kids, find your local grotto and watch their faces light up as they meet the big man himself. Don’t forget your camera so you can snap memories that will last a lifetime. Host a Christmas games night Gather all your friends and get everyone to bring their favourite board or card game. Get giggling together as you team up to win the Christmas Games Night Crown. Serve some delicious Bumbu Rum cocktails to get the competitive juices flowing. See a Christmas pantomime or show It’s Christmassss! Oh no, it’s not! Oh yes, it is…you get the gist. The perfect festive family outing is heading out to be entertained at your local panto or Christmas show. The advent period is when you can really let your excitement build for Christmas. So here are our top 10 ideas for activities to get you in that Christmas spirit.
You will need 1. 1 packet of hot chocolate mix 2. 1 tsp. granular sugar
3. 1/2 cup hot water 4. 1/4 cup Amarula Liqueur
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