The Christmas holidays give friends and families an excellent opportunity to come together to celebrate and enjoy the Yuletide season, as well as New Year’s Day.
That’s how it has normally been, right? We know it’s fast approaching but somehow the holidays always seem to creep up on us and we realize, at the last minute, that we’re not prepared and nothing’s ready. No gifts, no outfits, and nowhere to go. So for the benefit of the latecomers and for future reference, we have provided the following tips that will help to make the Christmas holidays a wonderful occasion for you and your loved ones.
Gift shopping
Some people buy gifts for Christmas or New Year’s, some buy for both. What about you? Christmas comes first, so for most families exchanging presents at thistime has become a tradition. However, sometimes you’re not sure what to buy, and how much you should spend. Are you going for expensive items or do you have a price range? Once you’ve decided, you can then proceed to make a list of the persons for whom you’re purchasing gifts. This makes it easier to remember everyone.
What to wear
First, where do you plan on going? If you intend to stay indoors for a nice family dinner or lunch on Christmas day, then probably a nice Christmas-themed outfit would do. Families who like to dress up for Christmas usually opt for uniformed sweaters/outfits and take a lot of snapshots. If this doesn’t sound like your family, then you can stick to the colour theme to make it easier for you. Wear red, white and black. If you’re going to church or a Christmas party, consider wearing flats, covered shoulders (for church) and protective winter gear if you’re in a cold climate.
For New Year’s Day, going to nightclubs and parties is the usual trend and people take lots of photos. You would do well to remember that it’s the beginning of the New Year, otherwise you’ll end up being upset because of looking your ordinary, everyday self in those photos. You want to wear something that brings out your inner wild side. If you’re going to a themed party, then the hosts would have done all the thinking for you. If it’s a nightclub/party/casino, then wear something bright and flashy. You’ll fit in just right, and you’ll thank us later.
Are you travelling
You’ll want to decide this one in advance. Where are you heading? Who will you be staying with? How much money do you have to spend? What are you bringing along with you? You should have a checklist to make sure you haven’t forgotten anything. You can’t simply return home and collect it if you do. If you’re travelling from a cold to a hot climate or vice versa, then you’ll need the appropriate clothing. Thick coats and boots won’t make sense in most of the Caribbean, while vests and slippers will have you freezing to death in New York. As you begin packing, check things off your list so that you’ll be aware of what is missing.
Plan your vacation in advance so that everything goes off without a hitch. Once you have all the right stuff – gifts, outfits, money, and an awesome holiday destination – then you’re all set to go. If you’re staying home, then so what? What better place to be than home for the holidays?
