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From the twinkling lights to the classic movies to the overall\u00a0joyful\u00a0feeling, the holiday season just warms our hearts. But\u00a0too often\u00a0this time goes\u00a0so quickly–it can seriously feel like you blinked and it’s over. So in the interest of trying to capture–and hold onto–that festive feeling, we’ve put together a checklist of\u00a0holiday activities to help you make the most of the yuletide season.\u00a0\u00a0Ahead, check out\u00a018 ways to ensure this truly is\u00a0the most wonderful time of the year.<\/p>\n

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Sip a holiday cocktail.<\/strong> Whether you whip up a classic eggnog or enjoy a hot mulled cider, there’s just something undeniably delightful about cozying up with a Christmas-y drink<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hit up an ugly sweater party. <\/strong>What’s more fun than throwing on your tackiest and\/or funniest festive knit and hanging with friends?<\/p>\n

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Call or facetime an old friend or relative.\u00a0<\/strong>It’s\u00a0impossible\u00a0to make holiday plans with everyone you care about this season, especially those who live far away. So call your auntie or video chat your college roomie–it only takes a few minutes and will make you both feel warm and fuzzy.<\/p>\n

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Surprise someone with homemade treats. <\/strong>Whether you make cookies for your coworkers or bake brownies for your UPS person, this simple gesture goes a heck of a long way.<\/p>\n

Wear red lipstick.\u00a0<\/strong>This is a quick, easy way to feel instantly festive. (Here<\/a>, tips on finding the right red shade for you.)<\/p>\n

Make a holiday music playlist. <\/strong>Put it on while you’re prepping for get-togethers or wrapping presents to get in the yuletide mood.<\/p>\n

Go look at Christmas lights.<\/strong> Take a walk or drive around your neighborhood and check out\u00a0all the decked halls to get in the holiday spirit.<\/p>\n

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Watch a holiday classic movie.<\/strong> Speaking of holiday spirit, a favorite Christmas\u00a0flick (or several) will for sure\u00a0put you in a festive state of mind. (Click here<\/a> for our faves!)<\/p>\n

Donate to a toy drive. <\/strong>Play Santa and\u00a0help make a child’s Christmas magical.<\/p>\n

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Donate warm clothes or accessories<\/strong>. Socks, warm clothing, and blankets are especially useful this time of year.<\/p>\n

Send a card or a letter in the mail.<\/strong> Even a quick season’s greeting can let someone know you care–and who doesn’t love getting mail?<\/p>\n

Get yourself something sparkly.<\/strong>\u00a0A sequin\u00a0dress or rhinestone earrings never hurt anybody. It is party season<\/a>, after all–if not now, when?<\/p>\n

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Do a Secret Santa gift exchange with your girlfriends. <\/strong>The holidays can be hectic but girl time is essential.\u00a0Plan a dinner or brunch to exchange presents and catch up.<\/p>\n

Find a fun way to display holiday cards.\u00a0<\/strong>Clipping them\u00a0to a\u00a0garland\u00a0or arranging them on a vintage bulletin board will look pretty and<\/em> make you feel happy.<\/p>\n

Go ice skating. <\/strong>It doesn’t really get more wintry than an afternoon spent twirling around the rink (or just trying not to fall).<\/p>\n

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Make hot cocoa w\/ marshmallows. <\/strong>If you don’t have\u00a0at least one mug of cocoa, did the holidays even really happen?<\/p>\n

Wear fuzzy slippers.<\/strong> Cozy Holiday 101.<\/p>\n

Tie a velvet bow in your hair.\u00a0<\/strong>The velvet hair ribbon is back in a big way.\u00a0Dress up your ponytail with this super-easy holiday hair hack.<\/p>\n

How many of these holiday activities have you done? Tell us in the comments!<\/strong><\/p>\n

xo<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Images via @_mercedesmarie<\/a>,\u00a0@kelsrfloyd<\/a>, @missmikaylag<\/a>, @brialarine<\/a>, and @taylorkaelin<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n

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From the twinkling lights to the classic movies to the overall\u00a0joyful\u00a0feeling, the holiday season just warms our hearts. But\u00a0too often\u00a0this time goes\u00a0so quickly–it can seriously feel like you blinked and it’s over. So in the interest of trying to capture–and hold onto–that festive feeling, we’ve put together a checklist of\u00a0holiday activities to help you make… Read more »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":49,"featured_media":218453,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4217],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-218431","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n18 Ways to Make the Most of Your Holiday Season - Lulus.com Fashion Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"It's the most wonderful time of the year--and it goes by in a flash. 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