Keep alive the spirit of Christmas: Food and Craft DIY ideas

There are numerous ways to bring Santa to your homes this year. Christmas - A festival that commemorates the birth of Lord Jesus Christ is celebrated all around the world with utter joy and love. It is observed on 25th December all around the globe.

The things which keep the spirits high for Christmas are colorful lights, decorations, and mouth-watering food beside Santa, aren’t they? As a kid, we always wished to celebrate the festival with full preparation in the hope that Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus as we fondly know, would visit us.

Let’s find some fun decorations and delicacies by which we all can keep that kid inside us engaged and bring out the holiday spirit on the platter.

Buy christmas books and share the story with your loved ones and neighbor

Reading is never a delight, and sharing the stories can bring light and happiness to one's life. There are abundant books that one can reach out to this christmas. Luke 2:1 - 20, John 1:1 - 18, Matheet 1:18 - 25 are some of the write-ups which speak about Christ and Christmas. You can also gift children books with pictures depicting the essence of the festive season to kids this Christmas.

Sharing Handmade letters and cards

Sharing handmade banners and cards is enjoyable and carries a personal touch. Make sure to nurture these cards and letters with Christmas quotes and scriptures to make them more memorable and effective. One can look for different hand-made customized ideas and get appropriate designs and experiment with various colors and stickers to portray the right essence.

Get an elf on your wardrobe shelf

Getting an elf is always essential to bring the spirit alive to the people around you. You can also watch a movie or read a book to understand the importance of elf and explain the same to your loved ones. Make the fun come alive by cooking stories to your children which can carry a moral to it. One can always gift toys in elf attire to convey the importance of it more easily.

Christmas cookies - The essence of the festival

Oh, leaving Christmas behind without cookies and cream is impossible isn't it? So, what is the delay, grab hold on to your favorite recipe and start preparing those cookies which you always wished to eat. Whipping a batch of Christmas cookies is something that can be done with the whole family together, so make sure to avail this opportunity and get some quality family time by making Christmas cookies.

Traditional Christmas cake

Going with the tradition is always beneficial, and the celebration without a cake is not really a celebration. A cake is easy to bake and doesn't take time to bring smiles to many faces. With some essentials like sugar, eggs, raisins, and cream you can create the best cake of all time.

Your best music picks for your loved ones

Music is timeless and giving someone old sets carrying rhythm, will make them close to the festive and will surely widen your relationship with them. You can also add a handwritten note to it. Sharing music shows love and affection towards the other person, so don't hesitate to share the best albums in your closet.

Handmade decorations

Decorating and creating an atmosphere is always essential for Christmas and on this one, you can paint different Posters, pictures and collect beads to create an adorable wall hanging for your door. You can also decorate your tree with all Handmade items like bells, ribbons, and stars to bring a royal touch to it. One can always add multicolored snowballs to attract attention and consideration.

There is something more important than the decoration or food and that is to remember the importance of Christ’s birth and to pray wholeheartedly for yourself and the world. Have plenty of time to spend with your friends and family to make it more valuable and memorable. After all, spreading love and support are all that the festival teaches us. So, enlist different items on your list for this Christmas and make the most out of it this December.