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Buy and decorate a Christmas tree.
The pine tree is the classic and number one symbol of Christmas. Seeing a pine tree means Christmas is very near. In Vietnam, buying a pine tree for Christmas is similar to buying a peach or apricot blossom tree for Tet (Lunar New Year). And decorations for pine trees are abundant in markets of all sizes, accessory stalls, and even in large stores in shopping malls.
To decorate a Christmas tree to your liking, you should choose a tree of the right size and plan or create an idea beforehand. You can draw it on paper or a computer, choose colors, arrange them, etc., before going to buy the decorations. At this point, a bit of dexterity is needed to complete the task.
Alternatively, if you're not religious or can't afford a large Christmas tree, you can still bring the Christmas spirit home with mini "Christmas trees."
Decorating a Christmas tree is almost an indispensable habit for "Christmas addicts."
Making gingerbread cookies and candy canes.
Gingerbread is a must-have treat every Christmas. Serving both decorative and edible purposes, gingerbread comes in the form of small cookies or even an intricately assembled gingerbread house.
Miniature gingerbread cookies are baked like regular cookies, filled with ginger ale and topped with melted white sugar. This is a great recipe to make about 14-20 days before Christmas because it keeps well, so start making them early to get into the Christmas spirit.
Eggnog is delicious and incredibly easy to drink.
Cute candy canes are also a delicious snack. Candies you mold and package yourself make a wonderful gift for friends. Furthermore, making your own candy allows you to adjust the sweetness and flavor to your own liking.
Sweet candy canes are a delightful treat for every Christmas.
Making mulled wine, eggnog
Mulled wine is the name of a type of wine that frequently appears at year-end and New Year's celebrations in Western countries. Traditionally, the bright red color of the wine is believed to bring good luck in the new year.
Making mulled wine isn't too difficult; the main thing is choosing a really good bottle of red wine. Blood oranges, yellow oranges, lemons, vanilla, cinnamon, star anise, and cardamom are essential ingredients to make the wine perfect. Just simmer all the ingredients over medium heat, adjusting the proportions to your taste, and you'll have a delicious drink to celebrate the holidays.
A standard pot of wine
Unlike the light and sweet mulled wine, eggnog is a rich, creamy, and sweet drink with a creamy egg flavor. Making eggnog is a bit more elaborate, but not difficult. Milk, fresh cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla, spices, and some places even add spirits, are brought to a near-boiling boil, then topped with a layer of whipped egg. That's the basic eggnog recipe, but its deliciousness depends on the skill of each "chef".
Both of these timeless drinks contain a large number of calories and alcohol, so consider this if there are young children at the party. Children can opt for a milder, non-alcoholic version with less seasoning.
Go to church
For religious people, going to church every Christmas and praying for a better new year is a necessity. Even for non-religious people, we can still go to church on this occasion and experience the atmosphere of the "birth of Christ." Let's immerse ourselves in that unique joy and happiness.
One thing to note when going to church during this time is the crowds and constant stream of people. You should consider going at an earlier time, or check the latest pandemic situation before you go.
Hanoi Cathedral is decorated during the Christmas season.
Invite your friends to a party.
Parties are an indispensable part of any festive occasion. The food and drinks that Travellive has introduced above are also suitable additions to your menu. Start planning and preparing now, as Christmas is just around the corner.
A few things to keep in mind when organizing a party are to carefully plan the number of attendees, the estimated cost, and suitable dishes for everyone. A party is the perfect moment to wrap up the old year, no matter how busy it may have been.
If you don't want to crowd the streets this Christmas, you can have a party at home.
Hopefully, with the suggestions above from Travellive, readers can choose suitable activities to organize a truly memorable Christmas Day. And with the New Year approaching, the end of the year is also an opportunity to bring people together and celebrate.Happy New Year.
Wishing all Travellive readers a Merry Christmas!
