Buy and decorate a Christmas tree
The pine tree is the classic and number one symbol of Christmas. Seeing the pine tree means that Christmas is very near. In Vietnam, buying a pine tree for Christmas is similar to buying a peach or apricot tree for Tet. Decorations for the pine tree are everywhere in big and small markets, accessory stalls or even in large stores in shopping malls.
To decorate a Christmas tree to your liking, you should choose a tree of the right size, plan or have an idea in advance. You can draw it on paper or on the computer, mix colors, arrange it… and then go shopping. At this point, you need a little bit of manual skill to complete the task.
Or, if you are not religious, or do not have the means to buy a really big Christmas tree, you can still bring the Christmas atmosphere home through mini "Christmas tree" versions.
Decorating the Christmas tree is almost an indispensable habit of "Christmas addicts"
Make gingerbread and candy canes
Gingerbread is a must-have dish every Christmas. Both decorative and edible, gingerbread appears in the form of small cakes or an entire elaborately assembled house.
Gingerbread in a compact version can be mentioned as the cakes are baked like normal cookies with ginger juice and painted with melted white sugar. This is a dish that should be made about 14 - 20 days before Christmas because it can be kept for a long time, so make it in advance to start the Christmas atmosphere as soon as possible.
A delicious and easy to drink glass of eggnog
The cute candy canes are also a delicious snack. The candies that we mold and package ourselves will be a great gift for friends. In fact, making candy yourself can help you adjust the sweetness and flavor to your own liking.
Sweet candy canes every Christmas
Cooking mulled wine, eggnog
Mulled wine is the name of a type of wine that often appears at year-end parties and New Year celebrations of Western people. According to tradition, the bright red color of the wine will bring good luck in the new year.
Making mulled wine is not too difficult, the main thing is to choose a really good bottle of red wine. Blood orange, yellow orange, yellow lemon, vanilla, cinnamon, star anise, cardamom are indispensable ingredients to make the wine more complete. Just boil all the above ingredients at medium heat, adjust according to taste and we will have a delicious drink to celebrate the holiday.
A standard pot of wine
In contrast to the sweet mulled wine, eggnog is a rich, creamy drink with a creamy egg flavor. Making eggnog is a bit more complicated but not difficult. Milk, fresh cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla, spices and some places add spirits, bring to a boil then beat a layer of beaten eggs on top. The basic eggnog is like that, but to make it delicious depends on the skill of each "chef".
Both of these classic drinks are high in calories, and both contain alcohol, so be careful if you have kids at your party. They can have a milder, non-alcoholic version with less spice.
Go to church
For those who follow religion, going to church every Christmas and praying for a better new year is a must. For those who do not follow religion, we can still go to church on this occasion and feel the atmosphere of the day of "Christ's birth". Join in the joy and unique happiness.
One thing to note when going to church on this occasion is the crowdedness and constant flow of people. Consider going at an earlier time, or update the epidemic situation before going.
Hanoi Cathedral decorated during Christmas
Invite friends to party
Parties are an indispensable part of any festive occasion. The dishes and drinks that Travellive introduces above are also suitable dishes to “add to the menu”. Let’s plan and prepare right now because the Christmas atmosphere is very close.
A few things to keep in mind when planning a party are to carefully plan the number of attendees, the expected cost, and the food that is suitable for everyone. The party is the best moment to end the old year, even if the old year is still full of troubles.
If you don't want to jostle on the streets this Christmas, you can have a party at home.
Hopefully with the above suggestions from Travellive, readers can choose suitable activities to organize a truly memorable Christmas. And with the New Year atmosphere approaching, the end of the year is also an opportunity to connect people and together.Happy New Year.
Merry Christmas to all Travellive readers!
