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If you\u2019re anything like me, the minute October 31 turns into November 1, the Halloween costume comes off and the Christmas music turns on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n But this year, things feel different. Vibes have been off. Especially with all the stress in our lives right now as we navigate the pandemic, the elections, and the sad reality that the sky now gets dark at 4:30 p.m. (talk about heavy hitters!), it\u2019s easy to get lost in the lows and forget to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year: the holiday season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Fret not! Here\u2019s a list of things you can do to lift your spirits, and hopefully, have something to look forward to!<\/span><\/p>\n It sounds simple, but trust me \u2013 this one\u2019s a game changer. Christmas music has this magical aura to it that\u2019ll lift anyone\u2019s spirits! Create a Christmas playlist (or follow one that already exists) and get ready to destress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n I attached these two movies above because the holidays would be so much duller without them. Make yourself a steaming hot cup of hot cocoa, sit down with some snacks and a soft blanket, and live your comfiest life with a good holiday movie.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n These places look and feel so warm and exciting and celebratory and happy during the holiday season, especially when stores start putting up their Christmas decorations and lights. Make sure you wear a mask and be safe while you\u2019re out!<\/span><\/p>\n Since the pandemic makes it difficult to go outside these days, spruce up your own room with some holiday-inspired decorations! Go wild and go crazy with Christmas lights, North Pole signs, Christmas stockings, a mini Christmas tree… the possibilities are endless!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One of the most exciting parts about the holidays is giving and receiving gifts. Though it\u2019s a little more difficult now to plan this with a big group of people, that doesn\u2019t mean you have to ditch the idea entirely. Gather your housemates \u2014 or a group of your friends (virtually) \u2014 and start getting creative!<\/span><\/p>\n Holidays aside, now is a good time to check in on your friends and family members to make sure they\u2019re doing okay. While phone calls and video chats are pleasantly convenient, nothing sparks the same joy as receiving a handmade letter from a loved one!<\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s nothing that will lift you up more than the process of baking and smelling a fresh batch of cookies. Plus, it\u2019s a fun way to get your roommates involved in some group festivities. If cooking\/baking isn\u2019t an option, buy some good holiday-inspired food to warm your heart! \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/p>\n Festivities aside, this holiday season might seem very different than those in past years, and it most likely will be. It\u2019s undeniable that there\u2019s more stress in the air. But above all, we should remember to take care of ourselves and each other, and to prioritize our health first. That\u2019s even more a reason to take a breath, sit back, and celebrate the good things that are to come. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you\u2019re anything like me, the minute October 31 turns into November 1, the Halloween costume comes off and the Christmas music turns on.\u00a0 But this year, things feel different. Vibes have been off. Especially with all the stress in our lives right now as we navigate the pandemic, the elections, and the sad reality … Continue reading Jessica: Getting into the Holiday Spirit<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2018,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[44590],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5072"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2018"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5072"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5072\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5079,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5072\/revisions\/5079"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5072"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5072"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5072"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}1. Cue up some good ol\u2019 Christmas tunes<\/span><\/h3>\n
2. Get festive with some holiday movies!<\/span><\/h3>\n
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3. Take a stroll around Coolidge Corner or Cambridge<\/span><\/h3>\n
4. Decorate your room \u2013 holiday style<\/span><\/h3>\n
5. Plan a Secret Santa with friends<\/span><\/h3>\n
6. Write letters to your friends & family<\/span><\/h3>\n
7. Bake holiday cookies with your roommates<\/span><\/h3>\n