Things That Make Me Jolly at Christmas

December 12th, 2012

I’m loving the smells, eats, and tunes of this season, how about you?

Here’s a few things I’m into at Christmas time…

Favorite Sniffs:  Fresh Christmas Tree {Brooks evidently does not share this love} and The Smell of Christmas by Aromatique

Must Watches: Elf, Home Alone, and It’s a Wonderful Life

Favorite Pinterest Christmas Inspirations: LEGO Christmas Creations, Christmas Tree Cones, 25 Handmade Gifts Under $5, Joy to the World Printable {See My “Christmas Time” Board for more fabulous ideas!} 

Kid’s Reads: How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Tale of the Three Trees, The Polar Express, and Advent Reads from The Jesus Storybook Bible  {My friend Jessie has 25 Jesus-Centered Christmas Book ideas over here.} 

Adult Reads: God’s Gift of Christmas {I try to read my older version The Miracle of Christmas each year.}

Tunes: Oh there are so many! I love anything from the Michael Buble,  Straight No Chaser, and The Getty’s Christmas albums.  For instrumental I still have deep love for the classic A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Baked Goods: Andes Mint Cookies or Brownies {toss up}, Peppermint Bark, and Buckeyes

Favorite Sips: Starbucks Peppermint Hot Chocolate and Trader Joe’s Candy Cane Green Tea

Favorite Holiday Traditions: My Mom’s Famous Christmas Cookies, Getting out the Nativities, Our favorite Christmas light drives, Caroling to Our Neighbors, PW’s Cinnamon Rolls, Decorating the trees, Downtown Indy

How about YOU?  What are some things that make your days merry and bright?  I’d love for you to share your own favorite reads, smells, tunes, eats, etc.and link up!  *Just be sure to link back to this post so we can all read each others’ holiday cheer!*

{If you don’t have a blog, feel free to enter your favorites in the comment section!}