Winter is an exciting season for many people, evoking a range of emotions. Personally, I find winter to be my favorite season because it always feels very cozy to me. However, something I do always struggle with when it comes to these colder months is finding activities or hobbies that I can do in my free time. So, to help anyone who may be struggling with this as well, I have compiled a list of things to do in the winter that may make the season more fun for you.
The first activity is baking! Baking cookies and making a cup of hot cocoa is the perfect way to set the mood to be wintery. It can warm up the house, and afterwards, you get a yummy treat to enjoy. It’s an incredibly common trope in many shows or movies where it’s winter time that characters bake cookies, and for good reason! Cookies are delicious, and you can make any kind that you want.
The next activity is my personal favorite, and it’s to have a movie marathon. Pick out a bunch of Christmas movies, grab a friend and some popcorn and pillows, and spend a day watching movies together! I adore doing this with my mom; it’s a tradition we’ve had since I was a child. It’s always so fun to spend a day, or even just a few hours, watching silly Christmas movies with a loved one.Â
Next on the list is decorating for Christmas! Getting your Christmas tree out and putting up ornaments and stockings is the best way to get into the Christmas spirit. It’s a fun activity for your family, and is an easy way to bond with your parents and siblings.
The following few activities likely involve travel, since, unfortunately, there isn’t much snow in the desert. The first of these activities is ice skating! If you’ve never gone before, now is a good time to start! I would recommend wearing clothes that can sustain cold temperatures, and looking up videos that help with starting out on the rink. Once you’ve done that, simply find an ice rink nearby and go with a few friends, and you’ll have the time of your life trying to learn how to skate on the ice all together!
The last activity is building snowmen or having a snowball fight! If you’re ever in an area where there’s a decent amount of snow, have a snow day with your friends or family. There are many things you can do in the snow, like building a snowman or making snow angels. Building snowmen is a great way to laugh with friends if you decide to add funny decorations to their faces or body. You can also have fun contests like a snowball fight or just play randomly in the snow.
Overall, there are hundreds of activities you can do in the winter, but if you can’t pick one, maybe start simple with something on the list such as baking cookies or decorating your home!
