Holiday Preparation Guide

November is almost over! (How did it go by so fast?)

You know what that means… Christmas will be here before you know it! In order to make the most of the holidays this year, we have planned out the perfect holiday preparation guide for you to follow. This guide will help you maximize your Christmas spirit while minimizing your last-minute Christmas stress.

Let’s get prepared for the holidays together.

Step 1: Holiday Spirit

The key to having a great Christmas begins with the spirit. If you’re feeling like Scrooge, your holidays will reflect that, so let out your Bah-Humbugs now and make room for some spirit-lifting activities.

Now that there is snow on the ground and decorations up downtown, we can probably agree it’s already feeling a little bit more festive around Saskatoon (although the cold weather can stay away).

Here are some of our life hacks to get yourself into the holiday spirit if you aren’t already.

Festive Music

Put together a playlist of all of your favourite holiday songs that you can listen to while you complete the rest of the preparation guide!

Holiday Baking

Over the past few years, we have shared some delicious recipes relating to past shows or members of the community here on our blog. Check them out and try one (or all) of them!

Decorate

Dig out the decorations from storage or shop for some new ones! With your living spaces made extra cozy for the holiday season, the morale and spirit are definitely going to be boosted.

Step 2: Events & Celebrations

Now is the time to plan some Christmas events! Sign up, buy tickets, reserve your spot, and mark your calendar now because these things tend to fill up fast!

Adding a few events to your schedule throughout the month before Christmas will give you something to look forward to and will continue your festive spirit.

Events Coming Up

Step 3: Christmas Shopping

Okay, now that some events are planned, it’s time to get shopping before all the good stuff sells out. Getting the gifts out of the way now will save you from the last minute holiday stress and let you ACTUALLY sit back and relax (perhaps by the fireplace, hot cocoa in hand?).

Preparation Complete!

Congratulations, you are prepared for Christmas!

Now please, slow down and enjoy your holidays otherwise they might come to an end sooner than you expect! Continue to listen to music, indulge in your holiday treats, admire your decorations, and enjoy your holiday events!

Thank you for spending your Christmas preparations with the SSO! We are wishing you and your loved ones the happiest holidays.

Merry Christmas!