Hello, Ryan here! Tis the season of Christmas. Listed below are some of my favourite things to do during Christmas time. I would love to hear what some of your top holiday actives or memories are, so share them with me in the comments below. Hope you enjoy this blog post and happy holidays!!
Spending time with family and friends
When I was little I remember going sledding during the holidays with my older brother and parents. Another memory I have was a little incident with a slimy creature. One Christmas eve my family and I were going into the hot tub at our old house in Slave Lake. As we were getting into the hot tub my mom accidentally stepped on a frog and may have squished it flat. We laughed and laughed. I still laugh when I think about it now.
Christmas dinner with the family
My Christmas dinner must haves are ham, turkey, chocolate turtles, ice cream and candy canes. Protein followed by desserts. Nothing beats that on Christmas day.
Un wrapping gifts
The big question is are you a careful unwrapper and take your time or tare up the paper and go quickly? I open my gifts slowly to make it last longer. The best Christmas gift I received was last year when I opened up a new Edmonton Oilers Connor Mcdavid jersey.
Eating chocolate turtles and coffee
The season of yummy food pairings. Like mash potatoes and gravy also bring you the best morning combination (who am I kidding it also is the best afternoon and evening combo) TURTLES AND COFFEE.
Playing games
My two favourite games are Cards Against Humanity, Golf (the card game), Sushi Go, Crazy Eights, Trouble, and the Game of Life. I enjoy playing these games with my family during the holidays. Like most families we get very competitive and there is some flighting, followed by laughter fits.
Ice fishing & trapping
When we lived in Slave lake the Christmas season would also include a couple of days of getting on the quads/snowmobiles and head out to ice fish or trapping. These days with my dad mean alot to me. Getting all dressed up for the cold and taking time out in nature with him was a great way to spend time together.
Watching movies
One plus of the weather being so cold during the holidays is getting to stay home with a hot drink, blankets, and a movie. My favourite Christmas movies are Home Alone (all of them), and The Santa Clause.