Photo Source: ‘Christmas Décor’, by Pixabay
With Christmas just around the corner and the winter holidays fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to dive into festive fun. This week, why not sprinkle some holiday magic into your routine with cosy winter activities? Whether you’re planning on spending time with flatmates or decking out your room in full Christmas décor, this article has you covered with all the inspiration you need to embrace the festive spirit.
Flatmate Activities
A Festive Movie Night
Why not gather all your flatmates together for a Christmas themed movie night, topped with a festive hot chocolate. The Cadbury mix is a great option especially if it’s topped with plenty of marshmallows and cream. For the ingredients, check out your local superstore, such as Sainsbury’s or Tesco. Remember to use festive mugs for the Christmas aesthetic. However, it doesn’t end here…have a Christmas movie marathon with your friends too. Some recommendations include: The Grinch, Nativity, The Polar Express, and Arthur Christmas.
Festive Mug and Bauble Painting
Unleash your festive creativity this season with a mug-painting night. Grab a painting set from Amazon, gather your friends, and spend an evening designing personalised Christmas-themed mugs. From snowy scenes to playful reindeer, it’s the perfect way to let your artistic side shine and create keepsakes to sip your hot chocolate in, all winter long. If mugs are not your thing, why not paint baubles? They can be a great addition to your bedroom or Christmas tree at home.
Gingerbread House Decorating
The perfect activity for the holidays, is gingerbread decorating. Building a gingerbread house is a wonderful way to spend quality time with friends this festive season. Not quite ready for that level of construction? That’s no problem, you can keep it simple, and instead, bake or decorate Christmas-themed cookies, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a cosy evening filled with laughs, creativity, and delicious treats! Some simple cookie recipes can be found on BBC Good Food.
Take Holiday Theme Photos
Capture the ultimate flatmate memories with Christmas-themed photos. Transform into your favourite festive characters, and snap the perfect group selfies. Print them out and pop them on your kitchen fridge – a cherished keepsake of your magical Christmas at Loughborough University with friends, that’s sure to bring smiles for years to come.
Christmas Events in Loughborough
You don’t have to spend lots on Christmas markets, to have a fantastic evening with friends. Loughborough, though small, has plenty to offer! You can treat yourself to a Christmas roast at Toby Carvery or enjoy a sweet treat at both Heavenly Desserts or Public.
Decorations and More
To truly embrace the Christmas spirit, try adding some festive décor to your room or student house. So, deck the halls, hang those stockings, and let your décor spread Christmas cheer all around. Here are some essential Christmas decorations for your student accommodation:
Twinkling fairy lights are a great way to create a cosy atmosphere, try adding them to a small Christmas tree to further the festivity.
Candles or Diffusers (electric and/ or scented) are a perfect way to fill the air with Christmas spirit. Festive scents, such as Gingerbread or Spruce Tree, are great options. However, if you live in student halls, this doesn’t mean you can’t get in on the fun! Electric candles or diffusers can still give off cosy winter vibes.
Christmas bunting, can be ideal to hang up in a student kitchen or hallway! These can come in adorable shapes, such as trees, candy canes, and gingerbread men.
Tinsel, stockings, and fuzzy blankets are a must in your student accommodation, to help you embrace the perfect Christmas mood this year.
Everything you need to transform your space into a festive haven, can be found affordably in local stores such as The Range and Dunelm, as well as online on Amazon. From twinkling lights to quirky ornaments, there’s something to suit every style. So, get creative, sprinkle some Christmas magic, and most importantly, have fun decorating this holiday season.
Merry Christmas!
Edited by Sophia Tilbury
