Favorite Holiday Activities

For me, there is no doubt that Christmastime is the best time of the year. There is just something about his time of year that has a magical feel to it. People are cheerful, memories are made and houses everywhere are strung with beautiful lights. But what's also great about the holidays, is all of the stuff that we get to do this one time a year.

I compiled a list of a few things that I love to do and look forward to doing every holiday season.

1. Watching Christmas movies on repeat- I don't know what it is about Christmas movies but I could watch them all day, every day and never get sick of them. There's something about them that just makes me happy and they never fail to bring a smile to my face.

2. Drinking endless amounts of hot cocoa- Even though I celebrate Christmas in Florida, hot cocoa is still a necessity. Seriously, it's not Christmas without hot cocoa and there can never be enough of it!

3. Baking Christmas cookies- There are regular cookies and then there are Christmas cookies. You know the ones I'm talking about. They are the best cookies ever, no competition. My family and I love to blast Christmas songs and bake cookies for hours on end. It is so much fun and it's one of the best ways to get ready for Christmas!

What are some of the things that you and your family like to do for Christmas?

-Chelsea

My Must-Watch Christmas Movie List!

Christmas is slowly creeping up on us and I don't know about you all, but I love this time of year! I love all of the Christmas music playing in the stores, I love Cyber Monday, I love finding the perfect gifts for my family and friends and of course, the adorable Christmas movies!

There are certain movies that without them, Christmas just isn't the same. At least for me. So I've made a list of my must-watch movies for the holiday season! 

1. The Year Without A Santa Claus- I figure I'd start off with my favorite. I love everything about this movie, from the wonderful, fun-loving songs to the claymation. I remember watching this movie every year with my parents and little sister and I never outgrew it. It's a sentimental part of my Christmas. And of course, who doesn't love the Snow Miser and Heat Miser?

2. Santa Claus is Coming to Town!- Yet another claymation movie that I love. It's not my favorite but it's definitely a very close second! I love all of the crazy names that they have for the characters like Winter Warlock and Burgermeister Meisterburger. This is another movie that I used to watch with my family and holds a special place in my heart. 

3. Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer- I'm actually watching it while I'm typing this. Of course, it's a classic and who doesn't love the story of everyone's favorite reindeer? 

4. Frosty the Snowman- Frosty is just the most lovable character and when he says, "Happy birthday!" as they put the hat on his head, I can't help but smile!

5. Elf- No explanation needed. :)

6. The Muppet Christmas Carol- I love Michael Caine and I love The Muppets, so therefore, this movie is, by definition, perfect. 

7. Mickey's Christmas Carol- I'm a very loyal Disney fan and watch this multiple times in December. It's a short movie and manages to warm my heart every time I watch it. I mean who doesn't love Mickey Mouse and Scrooge McDuck? 

8. Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas and Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas- (I grouped these two together since they are basically the same concept.) These movies tell short Christmas-related stories about all of the beloved Disney characters and has adorable songs and skits to go along with them. What can I say? I love Disney magic around the holidays!

What are your must-watch Christmas movies? 

-Chelsea