How To Make Christmas Special at Home During a Pandemic

🎅 How to Make Christmas Special at Home During a Pandemic

Hello, Christmas friends! 🎁 Welcome to The Christmas Club. Here in 2020, life felt a little different—no big gatherings, travel was tricky, and so many of us spent the holidays at home.

But you know what?

This Christmas taught us something beautiful: the magic of the season doesn’t depend on crowded malls or fancy parties. It lives in the little things—warm lights, shared laughter, and traditions that make us feel close, even from afar.

So if you ever find yourself spending Christmas at home (whether by choice or circumstance), here are some heartfelt and creative ways to keep the season merry and bright.


1. Host a Virtual Christmas Party

Just because you can’t be in the same room doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate together! Hop on Zoom, wear your coziest Christmas sweater, and play some fun games—like holiday trivia or “Guess the Christmas Song.” Bonus points if you all sip hot cocoa at the same time.


2. Create a Christmas Movie Marathon

There’s nothing like curling up under a blanket with twinkling lights and a lineup of classics. Whether you’re all about Home Alone, The Grinch, or something sweet and sappy on Hallmark, make it a tradition. Add themed snacks—like Grinch popcorn (green candy melts + sprinkles).


3. DIY Christmas Crafts

Stuck indoors? Perfect excuse for crafting! From salt dough ornaments to paper snowflakes, simple DIYs bring cheer—and make great keepsakes. In 2020, families rediscovered how fun it is to decorate with handmade touches.


4. Cook a Festive Dinner Together

Even if it’s just your household, make it special. Try out a new holiday recipe, bake cookies as a family, or set the table with candles and greenery. Christmas is about slowing down and enjoying the moment.


5. Start a New Tradition

Write letters to your future selves, light a candle for loved ones you’re missing, or open one small gift on Christmas Eve. Sometimes the traditions you start in quiet years turn into the ones you treasure forever.


6. Spread Cheer in Your Neighborhood

Hang extra lights outside, surprise a neighbor with cookies, or leave cheerful chalk messages on the sidewalk. Even when we’re apart, kindness connects us.


✨ The Magic of Home

2020 reminded us that Christmas doesn’t have to be big to be beautiful. Whether it’s through laughter on a video call, the smell of cookies in the oven, or the twinkle of lights in your living room, the holiday spirit always finds a way in.

Here at The Christmas Club, we believe that Christmas magic lives in the little things—and we’re so excited to celebrate with you year after year. 🎄💫

Christmas 2022: The year of novelty


🎄 Christmas 2022: The Year of Novelty

After two years of comfort and calm, Christmas 2022 was all about fun, surprise, and playful magic. Families and friends wanted their holiday celebrations to feel fresh, unexpected, and full of little delights that spark joy at every turn.

We called it “The Year of Novelty.”

This series celebrates everything that makes the season feel whimsical:

  • Unexpected flavors — sweet and spicy combinations, candy-inspired treats, and creative twists on classic recipes
  • Whimsical dĂŠcor — playful ornaments, themed tablescapes, and bright, imaginative touches
  • Magical experiences — DIY kits, game nights, and imaginative twists on holiday traditions
  • Disney-inspired magic — bringing beloved characters and stories to life in your home

Christmas 2022 was about embracing joy, curiosity, and creativity. It’s the year to try something new, add a dash of sparkle, and make the holidays feel like a playful adventure.

Throughout this series, you’ll find recipes, DIY projects, décor ideas, and tips to create a Christmas full of wonder — from novelty treats to magical Disney-inspired moments.


Christmas 2021: The year of calm.

Disclaimer I didn’t publish this at the time but I think its worth back padding the 2021 collection of posts for you to revisit. I looked at my blog and not blogging in 2021 didn’t sit with me so this is the calm Christmas collection I wish I posted then.


🎄 Christmas 2021: The Year of Calm

The world slowed down in 2021. After the uncertainty and noise of the year before, Christmas was no longer about squeezing in as much as possible — it was about creating space to breathe. Families chose smaller gatherings, simpler menus, and traditions that felt restorative rather than rushed.

We called it “The Year of Calm.”

This was the year when cozy routines mattered more than extravagance. Instead of endless shopping lists and complicated feasts, people leaned into:

✨ Soothing flavors — honey, vanilla, lavender, citrus, chamomile
✨ Comfort rituals — baking bread, stirring a slow pot of stew, decorating cookies mindfully
✨ Simpler tables — one beautiful roast chicken instead of three mains, a single glowing centerpiece instead of clutter
✨ Moments of pause — sipping tea by the fire, wrapping gifts with care, listening to music instead of rushing through it

Calm didn’t mean boring. It meant intentional: choosing recipes and traditions that nourished, restored, and allowed us to truly enjoy the season.

Throughout our 2021 Christmas Club, you’ll find recipes, tips, and little inspirations built on this calm theme — from honey lavender shortbread cookies, to citrus-infused roasts, to cozy drinks meant to be sipped slowly.

This was the year we gave ourselves permission to rest — and discovered that a calmer Christmas can be the most magical of all.