The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. So, there’s no better way to spend it than with the people you love — a.k.a your significant other. Whether you’re in a long-term relationship or a new one, there are fun ways to celebrate the holidays and get in the festive spirit. Also, whatever you plan for holiday date night, any activity you choose will create joyful holiday memories to remember in the years to come. From ice skating to going on a Christmas light display tour, here are the best holiday date ideas to do with your partner this season.
1. Build a gingerbread house
Unleash your creativity together in this beloved Christmas activity. Stores like Target, Michael’s, and Hobby Lobby sell gingerbread house kits for purchase. Also, Amazon is another platform to check out as an online alternative option. These kits come with gingerbread house cookie bases, icing, and festive sprinkles. If looking to go another level, gingerbread houses can be made out of scratch.
2. Go ice skating
If both of you love physical activities, ice skating can be your next go-to idea. Even if you’re a beginner, it is worth trying the activity once in a lifetime. Head to a local ice skating rink and rent a pair of skates. If this is your first-time ice skating, hold onto each other’s hand for moral support.
3. Cook or bake holiday foods
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When it comes to Christmas, making festive food is a must. Couples can choose between savory or sweet dishes. Dessert options can include snowman cupcakes, Grinch cookies (as seen above), and reindeer brownies. As for savory options, choices include lobster bisque, sausage stuffing, and Christmas ham. No matter what recipe is chosen, just make sure it’s festive to go along with the holiday theme.
4. Decorate a Christmas tree
If you push Christmas decorating till December, get help from your significant other to get it done quickly. Put together a fun holiday playlist with all the Christmas classics like Jingle Bells to Deck the Halls — then, get to Christmas decorating.
5. Go on a Christmas light display tour
The best part of Daylight Savings Time is that there are more hours in the day to see the gleaming holiday lights. You and your significant other can choose to venture out to a local neighborhood to see light displays. Also, states across the U.S. have set up pop-up holiday light display events — so, heading to one of these is another choice.
6. Have a Christmas movie marathon
There are no holidays without having a movie marathon. Watch classic films from Elf to Home Alone or tune into Freeform’s yearly 25 Days of Christmas lineup. The channel screens different holiday movies through the entire month of December. While watching movies, munch on the festive foods you and your partner made.
7. Hit up a holiday market
If looking to get holiday shopping done or to just browse around town, holiday markets are a popular activity during the season. Many states like New York or California host their versions of markets. Each of these usually has holiday-themed activities like ice skating, photo ops, tree lightings, or kiosks with holiday foods like hot chocolate.
8. Go see a holiday show
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Besides watching movies at home, celebrate the magic of the holidays with a show. Currently, many holiday performances are happening such as The Nutcracker and the Christmas Spectacular with the Radio City Rockettes. Besides this being a date idea, extend the invite to a large group of friends and or couples you two know.
9. Visit a holiday-themed restaurant or bar
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Local restaurants and bars are also weighing in on the holiday festivities. If not feeling in the mood to cook or bake, have a fun date night at a holiday pop-up. These spots create holiday menus for the season for visitors to enjoy. Drinks like cocktails or non-alcoholic drinks can come in cute cups like a snowman, Santa, or reindeer. Even savory dishes are laid out on festive dishware. Restaurants and bars also go all out with decor — making it a fun couple photo op moment.
10. Grab hot chocolate
Instead of going on a coffee date, take your partner on a hot chocolate date. It is a great way to stay warm while the weather gets cooler during these next couple of weeks. Local shops and holiday markets have hot chocolate available for purchase. However, feel free to buy hot chocolate from a store to have it stocked up if not wanting to head out.
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What holiday date idea will you try out with your S.O.?
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