While you may still be holding onto the last of the summer sunshine or putting together the perfect Halloween costume, there’s no denying that the festive season will be upon us before you know it.

As such, now is the perfect time to start putting plans in place so that you can turn the holidays into an unforgettable experience that your family will look back on for years to come! 

With that in mind, here are some top tips that you can use to get started!

  1. Start shopping for gifts now. 

79% of people leave their Holiday shopping until the last possible minute, often resulting in endless crowds and stress. However, getting started now gives you the chance to skip the last-minute rush, as you’ve already worked your way through your shopping list by the time others decide to start looking for the perfect gift. This can also help spread out the costs of the holidays over several months, making it a little budget-friendlier. 

  1. Host a weekly movie night. 

When December begins and the nights get colder and darker, you can keep your family entertained and ensure everyone is in the holiday spirit by hosting weekly movie nights. This way, you can work your way through the best kids Christmas movies while also spending quality time together. You could take this to the next level by making your own cinema stubs or festive snacks! 

  1. Embrace traditions. 

Embracing cultural or family traditions is another great way to celebrate the holidays and can help bring you closer together as a family. For example, you could use this as an opportunity to teach your child about Filipino Christmas traditions such as Simbang Gabi, Tsokolate Batirol (hot chocolate) and Noche Buena.

  1. Decorate your home together. 

Part of the fun of the festive season is seeing the different ways in which people decorate their homes, turning every space into a winter wonderland. As such, now is the perfect time to start deciding how you’d like to decorate your home for the holidays, or check out these budget-friendly Christmas decor hacks.

  1. Plan an unplugged holiday. 

We’re all guilty of spending a little too much of our time glued to our screens, whether we’re checking social media or checking our emails. However, during the holidays, in particular, it’s important that we unplug. As such, you may want to make a rule within your home that you do not use your phones (or iPads) on the big day so that you can focus your energy on spending quality time together. However, you may want to keep a camera handy so you can take some fantastic pictures! 

  1. Host a potluck dinner.

Whether you’re inviting friends, family, or neighbors over for dinner during the holidays, the pressure is on. After all, you don’t want to be the person that serves a burned or tasteless dish. However, you can reduce your own stress during this time by hosting a potluck dinner instead. This way, everyone is responsible for bringing a different dish, and you can enjoy a wider variety of food.

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