50 Fun, Unique (and Mostly Free!) Things You Can Only Do During the Holiday Season

Despite how bittersweet it can be to say goodbye to the pumpkin-filled months of Fall, let's be real: nothing can compete with the holiday season. From the twinkling trees and festive decor to a heartwarming classic holiday movie playing on repeat, this time of year is notorious for bringing forth an abundance of joy, not to mention a sleigh full of unique activities. So if you, too, are ready to relish in all the delightful yuletide fun, ahead are 50 things you can only do during this special season!

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Leave cookies and hot chocolate out overnight on purpose.
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Leave cookies and hot chocolate out overnight on purpose.

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Enjoy striped candy in the shape of canes.
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Enjoy striped candy in the shape of canes.

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Hang ginormous socks over a fireplace . . . and eat candy out of them.
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Hang ginormous socks over a fireplace . . . and eat candy out of them.

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Partake in an enticing game of Secret Santa.
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Partake in an enticing game of Secret Santa.

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String perfectly popped popcorn around your house.
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String perfectly popped popcorn around your house.

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Make a colorful, candy-coated gingerbread house.
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Make a colorful, candy-coated gingerbread house.

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Design tasty treats to look like inedible objects.
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Design tasty treats to look like inedible objects.

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Scatter watchful elves around your house.
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Scatter watchful elves around your house.

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Devour vibrantly frosted cookies all season long.
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Devour vibrantly frosted cookies all season long.

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Steal a kiss under the mistletoe.
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Steal a kiss under the mistletoe.

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Bring your tree to life with unique decor.
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Bring your tree to life with unique decor.

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Wear fun *ugly* sweaters on a daily basis.
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Wear fun *ugly* sweaters on a daily basis.

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Cover your yard with illuminating inflatables.
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Cover your yard with illuminating inflatables.

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Eat snow. (Snow cream, anyone?)
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Eat snow. (Snow cream, anyone?)

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Light flickering candles despite the fact there isn't a power outage.
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Light flickering candles despite the fact there isn't a power outage.

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Lace up your skates and hit the rink.
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Lace up your skates and hit the rink.

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Send your wish list to the North Pole.
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Send your wish list to the North Pole.

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Cozy up in reindeer socks as you watch Elf on repeat.
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Cozy up in reindeer socks as you watch Elf on repeat.

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Build an adorable snowman.
Flickr user Jonathan McIntosh

Build an adorable snowman.

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Catch up with loved ones as you spend hours detangling lights.
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Catch up with loved ones as you spend hours detangling lights.

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Pass out faux bags of coal.
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Pass out faux bags of coal.

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Seek out the most dazzling holiday displays.
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Seek out the most dazzling holiday displays.

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Snack on gourmet popcorn from gigantic holiday-decorated tins.
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Snack on gourmet popcorn from gigantic holiday-decorated tins.

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Keep your head warm and toasty by wearing a Santa hat.
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Keep your head warm and toasty by wearing a Santa hat.

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Attend a captivating tree-lighting ceremony.
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Attend a captivating tree-lighting ceremony.

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Feast on fruitcake.
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Feast on fruitcake.

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Bring out your favorite holiday games.
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Bring out your favorite holiday games.

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Teach a tiny tot how to make the perfect snow angel.
Flickr user Joanne Goldby

Teach a tiny tot how to make the perfect snow angel.

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Poke oranges with cloves to infuse your home with seasonal, citrusy cheer.
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Poke oranges with cloves to infuse your home with seasonal, citrusy cheer.

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Hunt down the man in the red-and-white suit and snap a pic.
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Hunt down the man in the red-and-white suit and snap a pic.

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Sip out of festive red cups from Starbucks.
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Sip out of festive red cups from Starbucks.

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Carol around and sing your heart out to "Jingle Bell Rock."
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Carol around and sing your heart out to "Jingle Bell Rock."

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Shake up the season with lovely little snow globes.
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Shake up the season with lovely little snow globes.

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Stretch your holiday budget by scoping out the best deals.
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Stretch your holiday budget by scoping out the best deals.

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Throw a holiday feast for friends and family.
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Throw a holiday feast for friends and family.

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Reminisce on Christmas past by curling up next to a crackling fire.
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Reminisce on Christmas past by curling up next to a crackling fire.

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Dress up as your favorite Christmas character.
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Dress up as your favorite Christmas character.

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Create countless paper snowflakes.
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Create countless paper snowflakes.

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Become transported into a Winter Wonderland.
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Become transported into a Winter Wonderland.

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Take in the radiant street lighting.
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Take in the radiant street lighting.

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Follow an advent calendar for the ultimate countdown.
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Follow an advent calendar for the ultimate countdown.

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Embrace the holiday magic and allow yourself to be a kid again.
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Embrace the holiday magic and allow yourself to be a kid again.