Every year, on December 23rd, people on social media share Friends' famous scene, where Phoebe Buffay greets her friends with a "Happy Christmas Eve Eve."
Although Christmas Eve Eve is unrecognized in the holiday preparations, but it could be a valuable opportunity to connect, meditate, self-exploration, and gathering. It could be also a chance to set the stage for the Christmas celebrations.
Here are some ideas to make the most of Christmas Eve Eve.
Family Movie Night
Preparing a family movie night could be a great idea for recalling the mood of Christmas. Classics like Home Alone, Elf, or The Holiday are perfect choices for the holiday, and the family.
You can bring popcorn, hot chocolate, warm Christmas pajamas, and warm blankets.
Baking
Christmas Eve Eve is the perfect time for baking lovely cookies for Christmas. You can bake extra cookies, pack them in lovely packages with gift cards, and send them to your neighbors, and friends.
You can also make a baking competition between the family members, and fill the day with the scent of chocolate, vanilla, cocoa, ginger, and cinnamon.
Enjoy Christmas Lights
Spend the evening exploring your neighborhood or local hot spots known for their Christmas light displays.
Finalize Holiday Shopping
This day could be a perfect time to finalize your Christmas shopping. It could be also a chance to enjoy family Christmas shopping.
Community Work
It could be a good day to charity, and to connect with those who are in need. Christmas is always associated with happiness, mercy, and sympathy.
Relax
Christmas Eve Eve can be a time to relax, and rest before the busy Christmas holidays, so you can have a meditation session, enjoy a good book, or self care.
Family Game Night
Board games could be a good idea to fulfill family time during holidays.