12/15/23
One crucial plot line of a cheesy Christmas movie is participating in a holiday tradition or several traditions.
I wrote about holiday traditions last year in Holiday Traditions. This year, inspired by my cheesy movie viewing, I’m adding some new ones. Most Hallmark and Lifetime Christmas movies have a lot of Christmas-themed activities.
If you were a character in a cheesy holiday movie, you would be busy at work, and your family would want you to come home for the holidays to participate in one of these traditions.
Making Ornaments
A few of the cheesy Christmas movies I’ve watched had ornament making traditions. Friends and family members make an ornament based on a fun memory from the year. This is an activity you can do after Christmas as well.
From What Moms Love, DIY Personalized Christmas Ornament Keepsakes That Kids Can Make (And You’ll Treasure Forever)
Shop for supplies at Michael’s, custom ornaments.
Wear Christmas Themed Clothes
There are lots of options available at Old Navy, Target, etc.
Or Amazon:
Visit a Holiday Market, Fair, or Popup
Several markets are open through Christmas weekend.
In Boston:
From Boston Calendar, 10+ Festive Pop-up Bars & Restaurants in Boston to Visit During the 2023 Holiday Season
SoWa Winter Festival ends on December 17th.
Snowport at the Boston Seaport THROUGH DECEMBER 31ST 2023
Holiday Black Business Pop-up.
- Friday, December 15, 202312:00 PM
Sunday, December 17, 20236:00 PM
Boston Women’s Market at Faneuil Hall
December 15-17
- Friday: 12 pm – 6 PM
- Saturday: 11 AM – 5 PM
- Sunday: 11 AM – 5 PM
December 22 – 23
- Friday: 12 pm – 6 PM
- Saturday: 11 AM – 5 PM
Jolabokaflod
The characters in Mystic Christmas participated in this tradition.
From Artic Adventures, ICELAND CHRISTMAS EVE TRADITION: JOLABOKAFLOD. WHAT IS “ICELANDIC BOOK FLOOD” AND HOW TO CELEBRATE IT
From Martha Stewart, Jolabokaflod: The Icelandic Tradition of Giving Books on Christmas Eve
“Jolabokaflod is a wintertime tradition loved by Icelanders across the world. What is it exactly? The English translation of Jolabokaflod is “the Christmas Book Flood.” On Christmas Eve, you’ll find most Icelanders snuggled in with a cup of something warm all doing the same thing: reading a book.
The premise is simple: Gift a new book to someone you love. This book-gifting tradition dates back to World War II, when paper was one of the few items you could actually find in abundance. Given that other products and gifts were few and far between, Icelanders made the best of the situation and gave each other books to enjoy. In addition to spending Christmas Eve tucked in with a good book, Icelanders will often enjoy hot chocolate or jolabland (a non-alcoholic holiday ale) with their page-turners.“
Donate to a Toy Drive
The Home for Little Wanderers is hosting toy drives. I’ve copied information from their website:
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This time of year can be especially difficult for the children and families we serve, but you can make it brighter by donating a toy to our Toy Room, sending a gift card or making a monetary gift to The Home.
Our goal is to make sure every child in our care has a gift to open and every family is provided with much-needed essentials. Join in The Home’s largest donation drive of the year as we help those in our care unwrap joy and make warm holiday memories!
We currently have a great need for gifts for youth ages 14 and up! We would greatly appreciate it if you would consider helping us fill that need as you shop. Please see our GIFT IDEAS BY AGE GROUP flyer for some donation suggestions. Thank you!
Donate:
Donate Items to Our Toy Room (780 American Legion Hwy, Roslindale, MA)
Drop off a new, unwrapped toy or gift card at The Home’s Toy Room, November 28 – December 21. Please view this map for directions to the drop-off door. Hours are below:
- Monday – Friday: 11am – 6pm
- Saturday: 11am – 3pm
- Sunday: CLOSED
- Extended hours December 18 – 21: 11am – 7pm
Unable to deliver to the Toy Room? Bring your donation to any of our partners’ drop-off sites below!
- Click here for a list of Bernie & Phyl’s stores
- Click here for a list of Coldwell Banker locations
Donate Online
You can make a monetary gift online at thehome.org/donatebigwishes. Your gift helps bring joy to our kids and families during the holidays and all year round!
Visit our Amazon Wish List
With just a few quick clicks, you can purchase and send a gift from our Amazon Wish List directly to The Home’s Toy Room! This wish list will reflect the top requests, needs and wishes from children and families, so you can confidently shop knowing your donation will be greatly appreciated.
Create a Fundraiser
Ask your friends, family, and neighbors to donate to your fundraising page. The donations collected will help create positive holiday memories! To create a fundraiser, visit www.justgiving.com/campaign/bigwishes2023 and start fundraising.
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