Christmas vacation is something to look forward to every year,
especially if you have children or you're a child yourself :) Yes,
Christmas is my favorite time of year and I love everything about it. I do
understand some people tend to feel lonely during this time especially
if they live alone or far from their loved ones. However, there's no
reason for anyone not to enjoy the holiday season. After all, it's your
attitude that determines how much fun you have. I myself am very fortunate
to have my family around me over Christmas vacation.
As every parent would know, Christmas is a very special time for the kids.
Seeing their stockings lined up and their excited faces waiting for Santa
is the magic of Christmas vacation.When I was little, my parents would
wait for me to go to sleep so they could creep into my bedroom and fill
Santa's sack, which kept them up late.
We would always leave a slice of Christmas cake and a sherry for Santa
and this had always disappeared by morning, remarkably :)
Family makes the best Christmas vacation, and so does
food! I love food at all times but there's nothing like a homemade
Christmas dinner.
I cherish a traditional meal of ham or turkey with all the trimmings,
accompanied by yams, mashed potatoes, onion gravy, chestnut stuffing,
bread sauce, cranberry sauce and sprouts. A Christmas vacation isn't real
until you've had Christmas pudding and brandy sauce.
After dinner is
usually our quiet time when we read our new books or play our new games.
When I was a kid, I spent much of my Christmas vacation assembling Lego
sets or building up train tracks with other children.
The leftovers are great too on the following day. When the dinner is
finally digested, it's time for turkey sandwiches and warmed mince pies.
Presents are of course, another excitement. I love to see them all wrapped
up in bows and sitting expectantly under the Christmas tree. Christmas
vacation is just as enjoyable for giving as receiving gifts. I delight in
tracking down the exact thing for my loved ones and seeing their faces
light up on Christmas morning.
More Christmas vacation ideas and tips
Many people also travel to enjoy the
holidays with distant family members, or they may be taking advantage of a
special Christmas vacation deal or package to spend their holiday at a ski resort or winter camping
in the mountains. Of course, you may also go to exotic Christmas
vacation spots like Hawaii or the
Caribbean if you love warm weather like I do :)
If you are traveling on a
plane with children, be prepared. It could be a bit challenging, but there
are many things that can be done to make your Christmas vacation very
enjoyable instead of wishing the holidays were already over.
You should know that most likely, you will be spending more time than
planned in the airport waiting. Flights may be delayed due to weather
condition or simply the busyness of holiday travel.
Furthermore, security is much
stricter nowadays, so dress and pack accordingly. You'll probably have to
remove your shoes, so think ahead. Untying and re-tying everyone's shoes
at the airport when you're carrying luggage and in a hurry can certainly
put a damp on your Christmas vacation. If you live in the South like I do
or are traveling somewhere warm, you can get away with wearing sandals or
flip flops. Otherwise, have your family members wear comfortable slip-on
shoes that will cut down on time for everyone.
Packing lots of entertainment for the kids is a great idea. The newer the items are, the
better. New coloring books and games will keep children busy for a bit
longer than something that is already familiar to them. Avoid bringing
anything messy. Magic markers and Play-Doh are not things you want your
kids to be experimenting with while flying on their Christmas vacation (or
any other time for that matter). The people across the aisle from you
might not appreciate their clay sculptures falling all over the place.
Kids love music, so give them CD or MP3 players and headphones, and
they'll be all set.
It is always a good idea to be organized when
traveling. Knowing about the Christmas vacation spots you plan to visit
and having everything mapped out might save you some headaches and
arguments. You certainly don't want to turn into a family of grinches :) A
holiday should always be enjoyable. Go to some great lengths ahead of
time to ensure that you will have the best Christmas vacation.
You may find Christmas vacation specials if you're thinking of visiting someplace isolated and wonderful for the
holidays. Some hotels and resorts may offer discounts or cheap rates when
you spend your Christmas vacation with them. You can also find great deals on Christmas vacation packages. Just do some
research in advance to come up with a great Christmas vacation idea which
could lead you to a wise and economical decision.
Another idea is to try
to find last minute Christmas vacation specials, usually due to other
people's cancellations. They can be pretty cheap, but to enjoy these types
of deals you need to be flexible and be ready to leave at a moment's
notice.
Whenever you arrive at your destination, no matter where it is, take
the time to relax. Watching TV may not be a bad idea. There's normally a few good movies on and it doesn't matter
if we've all seen The Wizard of Oz or The Christmas Story many times. Or,
you can always watch the famed movie "Christmas vacation". You may realize
how normal your family is after all :)
Credit: This
is an article written by Aiden Wangsa,
Editor and Webmaster at
Cool Info Lounge.
Aiden loves Christmas, good food and warm weather; living in the South, he
gets to enjoy all of them and more. Read his other articles:
Delicious BBQ Sauce and
Toy Soldiers.
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