Today is Christmas Eve, one of my favourite days of the year! Still in that wonderfully magical buildup to Christmas, but for me, it is a bit of a slower day. (I’m good with that.) I’ve come up with my own personal Christmas Eve traditions, that I can do whenever and wherever I am- that’s important during the holidays, especially in uncertain times like these. If you happen to be somewhere with a lockdown, or need to quarantine, I hope that you are able to find small ways to treat yourself. In the meantime, I am going to share my Christmas Eve 2021 plans!
I like to get all of my wrapping and “gift work” done before Christmas Eve. Quite frankly, I am a horrible present-wrapper and it only brings stress. (May as well get it out of the way!) However, I do still have several different things to do for Christmas Eve 2021 to make the most of the day.
A Dog Walk
I am still not convinced that Agnes really “gets” Christmas, but I still like to make sure it is a special time for her. (Her birthday is on 27 December, so it’s really more of an Agnes week…) As long as it isn’t bitterly cold, I let her tromp through the snow and smell to her heart’s content all over the property. There is nothing like a happy dog in the snow!
Reading Midnight in Everwood
I shared Midnight in Everwood for my Book Bite yesterday- I’ve saved this Nutcracker retelling for today! Every Christmas Eve I start reading a book in the morning; depending on what is on my plate, I’m usually done by noon! I will update my Book Bite with my thoughts on this one; jury’s out on whether or not I will enjoy.
Research for History Projects
I will be sharing more in the new year, but I’ve got a handful of different history projects on the go (including my PhD app!). I will be doing 4-5 hours of work a day throughout the whole break; I’m hoping to make significant progress. There is nothing like uninterrupted research and writing by a Christmas tree!
What are your Christmas Eve 2021 plans?
Cheers,
The Historian
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