We’re counting down the days ‘til Christmas (and simultaneously not quite sure how it snuck up so quickly!). This week on The Weekender, we’re switching things up in the spirit of the season and sharing a little pre-Christmas Bucket List. Amidst the holiday hustle and bustle, we’re hoping you’ve got time to pause, enjoy the simple things, and connect with friends and family. Here are a few ideas:
Cruise for Christmas Lights: Grab a cup of hot chocolate, put on the Christmas tunes, and take a ride to see our little city neighborhoods decorated for Christmas - the annual display on Clayton Avenue by the High School is always a great place to start!
Bake Cookies (and surprise your neighbors with a plate!): If it’s Christmas, you can guarantee Bri will be baking too many cookies. You too? Share some with a neighbor or someone unexpected! There’s no time like the holidays for a little unexpected act of kindness - and in the form of cookies? Even better!
Shop Small: Calling all last minute shoppers! Instead of placing that online order (will it even arrive in time?!), head downtown or to The Shirt Factory and support your local small business owner. So many great options!
See Santa: One last chance to let the big guy know your Christmas wishes! He’ll be at the Glens Falls Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning. Details here.
Watch a Christmas Movie: Bri loves a good Hallmark Christmas movie, and we can never pass up Home Alone, but the 1970 version of Scrooge with Albert Finney might just be our favorite. Would love to hear yours!
Honor our Troops: Show your support for soldiers who won’t be home for the holidays at the Christmas Eve Road March on Tuesday at 9am - get all of the details here.
Build a Gingerbread House: Always loved doing this as a kid and we were happy to see that the World Awareness Children’s Museum is hosting a Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop on Christmas Eve! Details here.
Send your Christmas Cards: Email and texting are great, but there’s something about sending and receiving a good old fashioned card that still wins us over. There’s still time to mail your cards! Or at least we hope so, since we’re putting ours in the mail in the morning ;)
Wishing you and yours a very Happy Holiday!
Bri + Tom