Your Christmas Bucket List: 10 Ideas You Need to Try This December

Whether you’re looking for new traditions or memory-making moments this holiday season, there are so many ways to change things up this December.

And that’s why I decided to create a simple Christmas bucket list. It’s the perfect time of year to make your life feel a little bit more like a movie.

The winter months can be pretty depressing, but the holiday season really helps to make things feel so much more special. So if you want to get even more into the holiday spirit, then here are some Christmas bucket list ideas you can try this year

Cut Your Own Tree

I feel like the perfect way to kick start your Christmas celebrations is to go out and cut down your own tree.

It can be a fun day trip if you head out to the countryside. And when you get back, you can either put it up and start the decorating process with some music, or just relax with some hot chocolate.

Make a Wreath

With just a few supplies, you can make your own Christmas wreath that you use every year.

Decorate Your Tree With a Theme

Pick a tree decorating theme to try this holiday season. So for instance, you could go for a vintage ornament aesthetic, all-white, travel souvenirs, blue Christmas theme, crystal ornaments, or all gold.

It’s a simple but fun idea for your holiday bucket list.

Host a Cookie Decorating Night

Yes you could bake some cookies and decorate them all by yourself. Or you could actually make it an event.

So invite some friends over for a night of baking, frosting making, hot chocolate, decorating, and maybe a Christmas movie or just some good conversation.

Make Your Own Ornaments

Whether you’re doing it solo or you’re making it a family tradition, making your own Christmas ornaments can be such a fun project.

Also, you can pull them out every year and have the perfect aesthetic you made yourself. No need to hunt for just the perfect look.

Visit a Christmas Market

Whether it’s a white Christmas or not, finding the nearest Christmas market is kind of essential. It’s so much fun to take in the Christmas lights, enjoy some good hot chocolate, check out the shops, and listen to Christmas music. Head out with the family or some friends and maybe make it a yearly tradition.

Hot chocolate Bar

It’s that time of year when hot chocolate becomes a bit more important than your daily water intake. But instead of just making it throughout the week, I think you should invite some friends and/or family over for a hot chocolate bar.

You can either just do normal hot chocolate or have other options like dark or white hot chocolate. Then have different plates or bowls filled with toppings (and of course plenty of whipped cream) ready.

Do a 12 Days of Kindness Christmas Challenge

Christmas time is the perfect time to take care of others. It can really be a hard time of year for those who are lonely or struggling financially. So this December, have a 12 Days of Kindness Challenge.

For each day, choose something you’ll do to help either those less fortunate than yourself, or those who you personally know are going through a difficult time.

Have a Pajama Movie Marathon

A super simple but really fun thing to have on your Christmas bucket list.

Pick a set of movies (or pick them with your friends and family) and invite everyone over for a pajama movie marathon.

Just make sure to have hot chocolate, cookies, and plenty of popcorn ready.

Bake a Traditional Christmas Dessert or Bread

I love this idea.

There are so many amazing traditional Christmas breads or desserts from other countries. And whether it’s rosca de reyes (three kings bread) from Mexico or Italian panettone, try some of them out this holiday season!

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