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Ho..ho..ho.. Merry Christmas! Christmas is a time to gather, give and make cherished memories. Whether you prefer traditional celebrations or unique twists, there’s something magical for everyone during the holiday season. In this blog, we’ll share some of the best ideas to celebrate Christmas and fun facts that’ll add an extra sprinkle of joy!
9 Best Ideas For Christmas Celebrating
1. Host a White Elephant Gift Exchange 🎁
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White Elephant Gift Exchange is also known as Yankee Swap or Dirty Santa. The lighthearted gift-giving game is perfect for family, friends and colleagues. Each person brings a wrapped gift, and participants take turns choosing a gift to unwrap or ‘stealing’ an already opened one. The result? Laughter, surprise, and a lot of fun!
Fun Facts:
- The term “white elephant” refers to a fancy but impractical gift that’s hard to get rid of. It’s thought to come from a historical practice where the King of Siam (now Thailand) would give rare albino elephants to courtiers he didn’t like. The idea was that the upkeep costs of these elephants would financially ruin them (though there’s no solid historical record to back this up).
- You can use EasyParcel’s delivery services to deliver these presents!
- Click Here to see the ‘answer scheme’ for this party!
2. Order a Christmas Feast (Turkey Delivery) 🍗
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Many services offer beautifully prepared meals delivered straight to your door, leaving you with more time to enjoy the festivities.
Fun Facts:
- The tradition of eating turkey at Christmas began in England in the 16th century. Before that, swans or peacocks were more common centrepieces! 🦃 🦢🦚
- Hint for sellers/buyers: Use EasyParcel’s On-Demand Delivery to deliver Christmas turkey or roast dinner to your customer’s doorstep in 55 minutes, priced starting from SGD5 only!
3. Christmas Movie Marathon🎬
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Snuggle up with your loved ones, a cozy blanket, and a cup of hot cocoa for a classic Christmas movie night. Favourites like Home Alone, The Polar Express, and Elf never go out of style.
Fun Fact: Home Alone was the highest-grossing Christmas movie for almost 30 years until The Grinch took the top spot in 2018.
4. Decorate Your Space
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Whether it’s setting up a Christmas tree, hanging twinkling lights, or creating handmade ornaments, decorating your home adds a festive touch and gets everyone in the holiday spirit.
Fun Facts:
- The first “official” Christmas tree dates back to 1419 in Freiburg, Germany, where a guild decorated a fir tree with apples, wafers, gingerbread, and tinsel. It even had pretzels hanging on it!🍎🥨
- You can use EasyParcel’s services to deliver Christmas decorations to your customer’s doorstep, priced starting from SGD1.90 only!
5. Go Caroling or Have a Karaoke Night 🎶
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Gather a group and spread holiday cheer by singing Christmas carols in your neighbourhood. Too shy to sing in public? Host a karaoke night at home with your favourite holiday tunes!
Fun Fact:
November 1 is officially the correct day to start listening to ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’. And this is according to Queen Mariah herself, so you can’t even argue with that! She put out a funny lil video about it on her socials not too long ago proving once and for all that you can absolutely do a swift transition from Halloween to Christmas.
- The carol “Jingle Bells” was originally written for Thanksgiving, not Christmas.
6. Christmas-themed photoshoot
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Get everyone dressed in their festive best and snap some holiday pictures. Create memories that you can look back on for years to come—or use them for next year’s Christmas cards!
7. Plan a Christmas Shopping Spree
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Visit local Christmas markets or malls to soak in the festive atmosphere while checking off your gift list. Normally, there are a lot of promotions during the Christmas period! So, don’t forget to treat yourself to some holiday treats along the way!
Hint:
- Hey, EasyParcel Fam! EasyParcel also will hold a marketing campaign-themed Christmas, but what’s that? Shhh… Let us keep it secret first because it is a surprise! Stay tuned! (Stick your eyes on our Newsletters, Instagram and Facebook!)
8. Bake and Decorate Christmas Cookies 🧑🍳
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Get creative in the kitchen by baking cookies shaped like Christmas trees, snowflakes, or reindeer. Decorating them with icing and sprinkles is a fun activity for all ages. Not only that, but you also can use our On-Demand and Domestic delivery services to sell and deliver your Christmas cookies to earn extra money pocket! Shipping fees start from S$1.90!
9. Break Out the Board Games 🎲
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Gather around the table for a friendly competition with classic board games or holiday-themed ones. Games like Monopoly, Werewolves or Murder Mystery Game (剧本杀) can keep the holiday fun going for hours. Want a festive twist? Try holiday versions like Christmas Trivia or Santa’s Workshop.
🎄Bonus: Fun Christmas Facts🎄
Santa’s Sleigh Speed: According to one estimate, Santa would need to travel 650 miles per second to deliver gifts to every child in one night! This is comparable to the speed of NASA’s Voyager 1 space probe.
Origin of Stockings: Legend has it that hanging stockings began when St. Nicholas left gold coins in the stockings of three poor sisters who hung them to dry.
Why Santa Wear Red: Ever wonder why Santa wears red? While some believe it ties back to Saint Nicholas’ traditional bishop’s robes, Santa’s modern red suit became popular thanks to Coca-Cola’s holiday ads in the 1930s. The company featured him in their signature red to match their branding—and the look stuck! 🎅❤️
Pro Tip: Stress-Free Christmas with EasyParcel
Planning a Christmas party or scrambling for last-minute gifts? Let EasyParcel take the stress out of your holiday prep! Sign up for a free account today and enjoy delivery coupons worth SGD 6 to send your Christmas goodies with ease. With the cheapest rates and fastest service, we’ll make sure everything arrives on time—so you can focus on the festive fun! 🎄🎁
