Christmas is a time of year filled with festive traditions. Whether you’re excited about the holiday season or stressed about your to-do list, some things are guaranteed to make you smile this Yuletide. Here are 13 enchanting activities to get you into the holiday spirit.
- Eat some biscochitos.
Flickr/Megan Eaves Our state cookie is divine year round but it’s traditionally enjoyed around Christmas. Here are some great places to find biscochitos.
- Sip hot chocolate.
Yelp/Tazeen A. Nothing says winter like drinking hot chocolate. For bonus points pair it with biscochitos.
- While you’re thinking about food, order a dish Christmas-style.
Yelp/Greg J. Many of you already do this but December is definitely the time to have a festive celebration on your plate.
- See a Christmas lights display.
Tripadvisor/44dave56 The most spectacular light extravaganzas are Christmas on the Pecos in Carlsbad and the River of Lights at the ABQ Biopark. Bugg Lights at the Belen Harvey House Museum is another impressive yet affordable option. For more info on light displays.
- Take a Christmas lights road trip.
Google Maps If you’re really a fan of Christmas, tour the Land of Enchantment when it’s at its most enchanting by taking a Christmas lights road trip.
- Hit the slopes to watch a torchlight parade and fireworks display.
Facebook/Ski Apache There are fantastic ones at Ski Apache and at the Red River Ski and Summer Area.
- Try a winter sport.
Flickr/Yuichiro Haga You don’t have to be Tara Lipinski to enjoy time on the ice. Skiing, snowshoeing and tubing are also great ways to get some fresh air.
- Listen to a holiday concert or watch the Nutcracker.
Flickr/Roger Meike There are loads of seasonal musical performances taking place in December and some of them are free.
- Warm yourself in front of a fire.
Flickr/w1ld0n3 It isn’t Christmas until you have curled up beside the kiva.
- Embrace the season of giving.
Flickr/North Charleston Whether it’s donating to Toys for Tots or helping out at your local food bank, take some time to give back.
- Stop by a Christmas store.
Yelp/Kara H. Pick out a new ornament or just browse through all the decorations.
- Meet Santa.
Flickr/T Dale Bagwell Get a photo taken with Santa Claus and, if you don’t have any young family members around, there are a surprising number of places where your pet can pose with Saint Nick.
- Spend time with loved ones.
Flickr/Michael Gwyther-Jones We saved the most important one for last.
What’s on your holiday bucket list?
Flickr/Megan Eaves
Our state cookie is divine year round but it’s traditionally enjoyed around Christmas. Here are some great places to find biscochitos.
Yelp/Tazeen A.
Nothing says winter like drinking hot chocolate. For bonus points pair it with biscochitos.
Yelp/Greg J.
Many of you already do this but December is definitely the time to have a festive celebration on your plate.
Tripadvisor/44dave56
The most spectacular light extravaganzas are Christmas on the Pecos in Carlsbad and the River of Lights at the ABQ Biopark. Bugg Lights at the Belen Harvey House Museum is another impressive yet affordable option. For more info on light displays.
Google Maps
If you’re really a fan of Christmas, tour the Land of Enchantment when it’s at its most enchanting by taking a Christmas lights road trip.
Facebook/Ski Apache
There are fantastic ones at Ski Apache and at the Red River Ski and Summer Area.
Flickr/Yuichiro Haga
You don’t have to be Tara Lipinski to enjoy time on the ice. Skiing, snowshoeing and tubing are also great ways to get some fresh air.
Flickr/Roger Meike
There are loads of seasonal musical performances taking place in December and some of them are free.
Flickr/w1ld0n3
It isn’t Christmas until you have curled up beside the kiva.
Flickr/North Charleston
Whether it’s donating to Toys for Tots or helping out at your local food bank, take some time to give back.
Yelp/Kara H.
Pick out a new ornament or just browse through all the decorations.
Flickr/T Dale Bagwell
Get a photo taken with Santa Claus and, if you don’t have any young family members around, there are a surprising number of places where your pet can pose with Saint Nick.
Flickr/Michael Gwyther-Jones
We saved the most important one for last.
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