Home for the Holidays
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Although the holidays will feel different this year, OLVE has curated holiday tips to help you discover and create new traditions. So grab a cocoa and muster up some holiday spirit as we take a sleigh ride into Christmas town.
Step intoChristmas, early: You’ll be spending a lot of time inside this holiday season, why not bust out the decoration early so you can enjoy the festivities longer. Just by adding a little twinkle and light can make your household merry and bright
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Season’s Virtual Greetings: Just because we all can’t be together this holiday season, doesn’t mean we can’t stay connected. Many of us have already become experts at Zoom and Houseparty virtual call platforms, it’s time to add some holiday hijinks to the mix. Dig out your ugly Christmas sweaters or favourite holiday crafting and celebrate these traditions with loved ones, virtually.
Secret Santa always rings twice: Everyone’s favourite holiday game Secret Santa, just got more secretive. Knowing we won’t be able to gather around the yule log at the typical Christmas party, you can still enjoy the intrigue and festivities of Secret Santa, apart. Set up your draw using free and easy platforms like DrawNames.com, set a price limit, have everyone send through their addresses and start shopping online! Instead of a sleigh, Secret Santa will be delivered by UPS. Be sure to post your “unwrapping” with your group on Social to share in the fun.
Wake up Mariah! Music is another way to get into the festive mood. From Bing Crosby, to Bublé, get your holiday vibing with perfectly curated playlists from music streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music.
Cocoa Cantina: Oh the weather outside is weather, why not treat yourself and the kiddies to a hot cocoa cantina/bombs. Select a couple of hot cocoas and pair with all of your favourite toppings; from peppermint shavings to newly trending Hot Cocoa Bombs, this DIY cocoa cantina will bring all the warm fuzzies.
Mull it over: Need a little something stronger to rosy up your cheeks? This is the year to try making mulled wine. Going back to the days of Dicken’s, this holiday libation is filled with all of your favourite Christmas smells and spices. The Spruce Eats has 14 mulled wine recipes to keep you warm this winter. Don’t have the time to make mulled wine? Not to worry, LCBO has some premade mulled wines specials making this season a little more merry.
Holiday Classics: There’s nothing like getting cozy on the couch and visiting with your old friends, Kevin McCallister and the Griswolds. Watching Christmas movies is a holiday tradition we all share. We all have our go-tos, so mix it up and set up a Holiday Movie Club with friends and family that can’t be with you this year. Everyone can pick their favourite holiday flick, then set up a schedule to watch together but apart, every Sunday until Christmas.
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Season’s Virtual Greetings: Just because we all can’t be together this holiday season, doesn’t mean we can’t stay connected. Many of us have already become experts at Zoom and Houseparty virtual call platforms, it’s time to add some holiday hijinks to the mix. Dig out your ugly Christmas sweaters or favourite holiday crafting and celebrate these traditions with loved ones, virtually.
Secret Santa always rings twice: Everyone’s favourite holiday game Secret Santa, just got more secretive. Knowing we won’t be able to gather around the yule log at the typical Christmas party, you can still enjoy the intrigue and festivities of Secret Santa, apart. Set up your draw using free and easy platforms like DrawNames.com, set a price limit, have everyone send through their addresses and start shopping online! Instead of a sleigh, Secret Santa will be delivered by UPS. Be sure to post your “unwrapping” with your group on Social to share in the fun.
Wake up Mariah! Music is another way to get into the festive mood. From Bing Crosby, to Bublé, get your holiday vibing with perfectly curated playlists from music streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music.
Cocoa Cantina: Oh the weather outside is weather, why not treat yourself and the kiddies to a hot cocoa cantina/bombs. Select a couple of hot cocoas and pair with all of your favourite toppings; from peppermint shavings to newly trending Hot Cocoa Bombs, this DIY cocoa cantina will bring all the warm fuzzies.
Mull it over: Need a little something stronger to rosy up your cheeks? This is the year to try making mulled wine. Going back to the days of Dicken’s, this holiday libation is filled with all of your favourite Christmas smells and spices. The Spruce Eats has 14 mulled wine recipes to keep you warm this winter. Don’t have the time to make mulled wine? Not to worry, LCBO has some premade mulled wines specials making this season a little more merry.
Holiday Classics: There’s nothing like getting cozy on the couch and visiting with your old friends, Kevin McCallister and the Griswolds. Watching Christmas movies is a holiday tradition we all share. We all have our go-tos, so mix it up and set up a Holiday Movie Club with friends and family that can’t be with you this year. Everyone can pick their favourite holiday flick, then set up a schedule to watch together but apart, every Sunday until Christmas.
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