TEN TIPS TO BEST ENJOY YOUR CHRISTMAS
As the weather becomes colder, people start
to wear more clothing andto expect snow. It
is also a sign that Christmas iscoming.
Christmas
is
an
annual
festival
commemorating the birth of JesusChrist, but
it is also celebrated culturally by a large
number of people who are not Christian. Here
are 10 tips on how to enjoy Christmas.
Tip 1: Have a Christmas Party. A Christmas
Party is a party where you can invite your
friends on Christmas Day to an activity. Jerry
Wang, a juniorat Shanghai Livingston
American School (SLAS) recommends this. He
says, “I think having a party with your friends
is a good way to celebrate Christmas. By doing
this, you can improve friendships and create
memories.”
their houses with Christmas light.
Tip 6: Gift giving. Exchanging presents is a
Christmas tradition and it can bring happiness
to those who receive a gift. Nowadays a “white
elephant” gift is popular. This is where people
sometimes play tricks with the present they
are to give, so be careful!
Tip 7: Watch a movie. No matter if you are
along or with friends, this is always a good
idea to spend your time. I would suggest the
movies Scrooge, The Grinch, or Elf.
Tip 8: Go to KTV. A KTV, or Karaoke, is a form
of entertainment in which people use
microphones to sing songs. People used to
sing songs in order to express their feelings
and also celebrate holidays. KTV is very
popular in Asia.
Tip 2: Go shopping. You can either shop online
or go to an actual mall. This can be your
Tip 9: Take a walk on a street. Walking is a good
preparation for giving Christmas presents or
way to release your pressure or stress, take a
just to buy yourself a gift as a reward for your
short 30 minute walk on Christmas Day to get
hard work during this year.
your appetite ready for your feast.
Tip 3: Cook a meal. It is an inevitable part of
Christmas toprepare a Christmas dinner. By
cooking with someone else, you can learn
about what they like or dislike eating. In many
cultures, people form bonds over meals.
Tip 10: Take a trip to another country.
Therefore you can enjoy different style of
Christmas in another culture.Josh Tseng, a
junior at SLAS recommends this. He says, “To
stay in another country on Christmas Day is a
cool experience, because people can
Tip 4: Have a Christmas dinner. There are two
celebrate Christmas in their own or a foreign
ways to enjoy the dinner. One is to enjoy the
way.”
delicious food that you made by yourself. The
other is to go out and find a restaurant that
These have been ten total tips on how to enjoy
is Christmas themed.
Christmas. Each tip can be done alone or
accompanied. No matter which tip or which
Tip 5: Decorate your environment.
way you choose, Christmas should be happy
Decorating your house with Christmas style
and memorable. We wish you a Merry
can create a privateChristmasenvironment
Christmas!
especially if you don’t like too many people.
In the USA, people often decorate outside of
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