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8 things to do in the winter holidays

All the most important things to do during Christmas and New Year

Have you ever wondered how to spend the winter holidays? What to do for Christmas and New Years? Or maybe you thought about what you need to prepare but did not know where to start?

In this article, I've compiled eight of the most important things you should do during these winter holidays for you. Such a detailed guide will help you enjoy your winter vacation and not miss any important things.

Get sleep enough

First and foremost on our list. Usually, with our modern way of life, we do not have enough time to sleep. We always in a hurry somewhere and there is always something more important thing than a good sleep - study, work, various meetings. But on the winter holidays there is a long-awaited opportunity to devote your free time to complete relaxation.

And even if it is not always possible to get a good sleep right away and the rush of Christmas and New Year's preparations does not leave us an opportunity to get bored, there is still a little more time for you to lie in bed for an extra hour, slowly gather and go shopping. A bunch of pleasant emotions are also useful for relaxation.

To lie as long as possible in bed
To lie as long as possible in bed
You can do all your favorite things right in the bedroom
You can do all your favorite things right in the bedroom

Eat yummy sweets

If you stick to a diet and limit yourself to sweets, then the winter holidays is just the time to deviate a little from the rules and pamper yourself with something tasty. Since childhood, we are all accustomed to being pampered with candies, sweets and cookies just for Christmas and New Years, so why deny ourselves this joy now?

On Christmas and New Years, shops and cafes abound with a variety of goodies and sometimes it is very difficult to keep yourself from buying something sweet. Well, no need! May these holidays bring more joyful sensations and leave pleasant memories.

Pizza and favorite movie, it's a fantastic holiday!
Pizza and favorite movie, it's a fantastic holiday!
Morning coffee and Christmas sweets will fill the whole day with a wonderful mood
Morning coffee and Christmas sweets will fill the whole day with a wonderful mood

Organize your media

If you, like me, constantly accumulate a huge number of magazines, books to read, films to watch, etc., then the winter holidays is the time to put things in order. And trust me, this is the best time to tie up loose ends. You don't want to start the new year with a bunch of old worries, do you?

During your winter vacation, make it a rule to watch one movie in the evening in a cozy home environment and read at least a few pages of your favorite book before bed. You will see that in a couple of weeks you will substantially catch up with all your last year's plans.

During the winter holidays, do not deny yourself to be a little sweet tooth
During the winter holidays, do not deny yourself to be a little sweet tooth
It is great to forget about the diet for a couple of weeks
It is great to forget about the diet for a couple of weeks

Experiment with new cosmetics

New Year is a great time to start a new life with a clean slate. And this is an excellent opportunity to find "the new you". Come up with a new look, hairstyle, makeup, a whole style! Take some time to study new fashion trends of the coming year, choose the ones you like the most and start experimenting!

The easiest and most affordable way to change your look is to start with a new makeup. Try to test different lipstick colors, eye shadows and foundations, try on clothes bought before but have not been unpacked, put on something extravagant and surprise your friends. In general, this is the time for the embodiment of the most unusual desires. Do not miss!

There is a good time to put all the things in order
There is a good time to put all the things in order
New Year is the best time to choose a new look for yourself
New Year is the best time to choose a new look for yourself

Go shopping

Continuing the previous point, do not dwell only on makeup, let your experiments continue with the choice of brand new outfits. Take your best friend and go shopping! During the Christmas and New Year holidays, the stores are always full of discounts and you can make a great deal for a very low price.

When you run around the shops choosing the best discounts, do not forget to buy something for your home at the same time. Bright and shiny Christmas decorations are great for transforming your home for the holidays. And without them it is somehow grey and boring. If you have no clue what to choose for decorating your home and you need ideas, then our article will help you.

How about to update your wardrobe with something new?
How about to update your wardrobe with something new?
And buy yourself some new makeup ...
And buy yourself some new makeup ...

Go skiing and ice skating

It's full of snow in winter, isn't it? And when else can you go skiing and snowboarding if not in winter? So, stopping doubting, call your friends, let them pack up and rush to the mountains. A winter vacation is a great opportunity to spend one of the best pastimes with friends. There are all kinds of ski and toboggan runs for you. Various attractions, hot chocolate and mulled wine. And how many yummies are there!

I love winter sports! It's so boring to sit all winter at home and freeze wrapped up in a blanket, when you can have fun with friends while riding downhill. And in the evening, having gathered in a noisy company to discuss all the curious cases of the day. The main thing is to take a lot of photos and videos, because such a vacation gives a lot of pleasant emotions and memories.

Christmas mood should be reflected in your interior
Christmas mood should be reflected in your interior
Like a kid in a candy store
Like a kid in a candy store

Change the interior

Since we started to experimenting with looks, why not try to change the interior at the same time? It is not necessary to completely rebuild the entire house. Simply add several new cute and stylish accessories. For example, paintings, framed photos, vases, bright small boxes, decorative pillows and rugs. It is important to achieve the effect of a new interior without making a lot of effort.

Don't know where to start? Here are some ideas on how to create a new interior easily. First, choose the main color of the room, preferably in light shades. Now figure out what large accessories could be added or replaced, such as bedding in the bedroom or a blanket and some pillows in the living room. 

Now is the time for the walls. If you are not ready to change the color of the walls, there is a way! Just hang a few pictures in a theme, or even a few framed photos, it will instantly transform your room. It remains only to change the main lamp. But there is a trick, you may only change the lampshade to one that ideally fits the overall color theme of the room.

Pink is the color of my mood this year
Pink is the color of my mood this year
Would not get out of this bed all day
Would not get out of this bed all day

To meet new people

After all the holiday preparations, what else would you like to do during the winter holidays? Maybe make some new acquaintances? Perhaps this is the best time to meet and communicate with new people, because the festive mood and the upcoming fun already set everyone in a good mood, so getting to know someone will not be difficult.

If you still hesitate, try to find new friends by interests. For example, for yoga or fitness classes. You even not imaging how many people "starting a new life" from the New Year. There will be plenty of such of them in gyms, in group Pilates classes and in swimming pools. You just have to go there and, I am sure, you will quickly acquire new friends.

Winter landscapes are mesmerizing
Winter landscapes are mesmerizing
Perfect time for skiing and snowboarding
Perfect time for skiing and snowboarding
Just some tips for Christmas decorations
Just some tips for Christmas decorations

As you can see, even on the winter holidays there are a lot of things to do. But I hope you will succeed not to miss everything and have time to follow all the advice that I gave you here. Also we here at El-Style Magazine want to wish you that all your dreams come true and may Christmas and New Year bring you joy and peace to your home. Let the new year will be kind and trouble-free. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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