By: Taran Dhoofar, Geneva Fuina, and Tiffany Lee
The break that we have all been waiting for is finally approaching! Christmas songs are on the radio and snow is fluttering through the air. The long-awaited break is an excellent time away from the stresses of school and excellent opportunity to spend valuable time with family and friends and give back to your community. Although the two weeks seem to fly by really quickly, here are some things you can do to maximize your enjoyment during the festive season.
To start, here are some fun activities that you can enjoy right from the comfort of your home.
- Make gingerbread cookies and decorate a gingerbread house
Christmas baking always brings the family together. Baking gingerbread cookies and decorating a gingerbread house is one of the best ways to get into the Christmas spirit. Here is a recipe you can follow to make amazing gingerbread cookies.
- Binge watch Christmas movies
Binging some of the holiday classics always rake in the Christmas spirit. Some of the best holiday favourites to watch amongst others include:
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- Elf
- Polar Express
- Home Alone
- Christmas with the Kranks
- A Christmas Carol
- Frozen II
- Secret Santa with friends or family
A great way to share while on a budget is to organize a secret Santa gift exchange with friends and family. You will find yourself in excitement while waiting to open your gift from your surprise secret Santa.
- Decorate your Christmas Tree
A great activity to do with family and friends. You can decorate your Christmas tree with ornaments, ribbons and a star/angel at the top.
- Make a homemade Christmas gift
A great way to spread love during the festive season is to give a loved one a homemade Christmas gift, such as an ornament or Christmas card to show your appreciation for them.
Some activities as close as Markham to the downtown heart of Toronto:
- Skating at Nathan Phillips Square
Be immersed in the downtown Christmas atmosphere, while skating to Christmas music alongside friends or family. Best yet, there is no cost to skate–however, if you wish to rent skates there is a small fee. Otherwise, enjoy a free activity while making new memories!
Nathan Phillips Square Schedule 2019
- Christmas Shopping
The mall is the best place to be during the Christmas season. You can see all of the Christmas decorations and listen to Christmas carols while shopping. There are thousands of people rushing around to buy gifts for loved ones. While you’re there, you could pick up a few gifts for family and friends and see the Hudson’s Bay decorated Christmas windows.
Eaton Centre
- Watch the musical a Christmas Carol
Watch the musical a Christmas Carol while celebrating Christmas and appreciating the arts. This classic Christmas music is playing in Toronto throughout the Christmas holidays at various theatres.
- Visit the Distillery District
The Christmas Market at the Distillery District is a surreal experience that fills the air with Christmas joy. Whether you go with friends or family, you won’t regret going here.
Distillery District Toronto Christmas Market
- Tobogganing or Skiing
As children we would all love to go tobogganing or skiing during the winter. Why not bring that back? Find a nice hill and take all of your friends and family on a thrilling adventure through the snow.
There is a lot to do during the winter break. The best part though is that the festive season has already begun. So why wait to try out these amazing winter activities?
We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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