During this time of the year, my friends and I always try to come together to do fun Christmas activities and create new memories. Here are five fun activities to keep up the Christmas spirit:

1. Invite your friends over to decorate gingerbread houses, make cookies and listen to Christmas music

2. Have a Secret Santa gift exchange party

3. Participate in Angel Tree or another charity drive where you and your friends get a chance to give to others

4. Drive around and look at Christmas lights

5. Watch some favorite holiday movies such as:

• A Charlie Brown Christmas 
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas 
• Elf 
• National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation