The Oracle's Guide to a Great Winter Break (and a break from computers)

By: Liv Canova, Emma McNamara, and Noelle Hanek

We're nearing the end of a crazy year, and what better way to close out 2020 than with a fun and relaxing winter break? After spending hours on computers, you might have a hard time finding festive things to do, but The Oracle has you covered! Here are some ideas that will get you in the holiday spirit, and ready for 2021! 

Make Holiday Treats

Make them with your family, friends, or even by yourself. Christmas treats are twice as fun because once you make them, you can eat them!

 Some of our favorites recipes are:

Gingerbread Cookies: https://www.food.com/recipe/the-most-wonderful-gingerbread-cookies-80156

Sugar Cookies: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/sugar-cookies-recipe-1914697

Christmas Cracker Candy: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/christmas_cracker_candy/

Yule Log: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/17345/buche-de-noel/

from: dinneratthezoo.com

Or make hot chocolate bombs! Join the Christmas masses and make your very own chocolate surprises that explode in your mug when hot milk or water is added!

Watch Christmas Movies

Christmas movies are the best, so here are a few fan favorites:

- The Santa Clause

- The Grinch (Jim Carrey version)

- Jingle Jangle (new on Netflix!)

- Elf

- Home Alone

- A Christmas Story

- It's a Wonderful Life

from: insider.com

Listen to Holiday Music

Nothing gets you in the mood for Christmas quite like music! Did you know that the best selling Christmas song of all time is White Christmas by Bing Crosby?

A spotify playlist for the best Christmas songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5OP7itTh52BMfZS1DJrdlv

Work on New Year's Resolutions

Even though no one ever seems to keep with them, New Year's resolutions are a great opportunity for self improvement!

A great and easy new years resolution:

- Decorate a mason jar and write 2021 memories on the top

- Write down at least 1 good memory a week for all of 2021

- Open on New Year's Eve 2021 and relive all your best memories from that year

Go Outside

There's snow on the ground! Go make a snowman, have a snowball fight, go sledding. Or go ice skating! (not on Lake Mohawk though because it's not frozen). There's a myriad of fun to be had in the great out-of-doors.

from: abc11.com

Relax, Have Fun, and Enjoy a Much Needed Break

This year has been pretty crazy, so use your time to finally relax!

Happy Holidays Spartans!