I want to set up “traditions” now that will take us through my little ones childhood. I really want to find ways to make the holidays magical. Recently, I’ve come across several holiday bucket lists and decided I should start my own. Anticipation is half the fun!
1. Visit Santaland at Macy’s
2. Drive through the decorated houses in Bayside, Queens (33-20 205th St, Bayside)
3. Watch the balloons inflate the day before Thanksgiving at 3PM. (decided too young)
4. Go window shopping at the department stores. (decided too young)
5. Buy an elf and have him do surprises.
6. Wrap books as an advent calendar.
7. Go caroling! (oops scheduled our holiday party at the same time!)
8. Watch It’s a Wonderful Life. (She’s too young but I’ll enjoy it)
9. Tree lighting daily at Met Museum 4.30PM
10. Make gifts for my daughter’s friends (homemade play dough!)
11. Drink cocoa at Serendipity (225 East 60th Street) or have a hot cocoa crawl!
12. Visit FAO Swartz.
13. Holiday Train Show at NYBG
14. Make the house smell like Christmas
15. Celebrate Winter Solstice December 22
16. Decorate!
17. Bring cookies to neighbours. (amended to make cookies for homeless shelter)
18. New Christmas Jammies!
Now I just have to put it all on the calendar!
