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A Merry Little Christmas Eve

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The holidays are the time of year to spend time with family & friends, to watch movies that remind you of your childhood, to drink copious amounts of eggnog.
 
And I’ve always believed these holiday festivities should commence on Christmas Eve, which is why each year, I make a point to tell my family I am coming over on the 24th and we’re having a merry little Christmas Eve together.
 
Since list-making seems to be a thing in my everyday life (I make them all the time – goals, to-do’s, what not to forget lists) I figured – hey, why not share my top to-do’s on Christmas Eve with all of you?!

To Do List:

 
1. Watch an old Christmas Movie or TV Shows. My favourites are “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer”
 
2. Listen to Christmas music on repeat
 
3. Drink Eggnog
 
4. Wear something sparkly!
 
5. Spend time with your friends & family
 
6. Make those last-minute calls & emails wishing those you love Happy Holidays 
 
7. Be silly and do something fun!
If it’s snowing – toboggan down that hill up the street. If it’s not snowing and it’s just raining (ahem, like it is here) then go see a movie or to an open Christmas Fair.
 
8. Prep this Hot Apple Cider Recipe  for Christmas Day
 
9. Finish your last minute wrapping (don’t even think about leaving it until Christmas morning!)
 
10. Tuck into bed early so you can wake up nice and early for a day spent with all your favourite people. 
 

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  1. Closet Fashionista says

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    Yep, that's a pretty perfect Christmas Eve list! We have one side of the family over to celebrate so that's what I'll be doing most of the day
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  2. Holly says

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    I love the last tip best! 🙂 Christmas Eve is sometimes even more magical feeling than Christmas itself! We always watch A Muppet Christmas Carol and drive around to look at lights

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  3. Megalolz!!!! says

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    Oh I love this! Got to love Christmas traditions! x
    Maria's Adventures

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  4. Helen C says

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    Lovely festive post and some fun tips too! I don’t think I’ve tried eggnog but I like a bit of baileys or a hot chocolate 🙂 Have a good one, Merry Christmas! 🙂 xx

    Helen | Helens Fashion & Beauty Blog

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  5. Launna says

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    Some great holiday tips.. I hope you had a wonderful holidays with your family and friends♡

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