Do you normally do all the Christmas decorating in your home by yourself? While decorating for the holidays alone may make it easier to get the job done just the way you like it without any unplanned surprises, inviting other family members to help you can yield big advantages.
The biggest benefit of turning your Christmas decorating into a family affair is spending time with your loved ones on a fun annual tradition. Whether you have kids, an extended family, or just a spouse or romantic partner, the time you spend turning your home into a Christmas wonderland can make lifelong memories. Make it a special event by putting on Christmas music, brewing up some hot cocoa or apple cider, and taking time after you’ve finished to sit and enjoy your beverages while listening to Christmas carols. You can also start your own decorating traditions – perhaps you’ll want to have a special meal together when the process is done, or finish the evening with a Christmas cookie exchange (if you’re inviting extended family or friends), or create some ornaments together as part of the process. Be creative!
Children especially enjoy decorating for the holidays. Yes, it may be more work for you to supervise the young ones and make sure they don’t break any fragile ornaments or accessories, but it can also be fun if you childproof the event beforehand so there’s less possibility for damage. Sort your breakable decorations and set those out of reach so you can place them later. Or, if you don’t currently have any child-friendly decorations, pick up a few cheap items at a local store or let your kids make their own decorations.
Having your whole family help you decorate your home for Christmas is a great way to spend time with loved ones and get kids involved, but there can be a more tangible benefit, too – it can make the whole process faster. By involving others in your Christmas decorating tradition, you could save yourself a large amount of time. Of course, how much time you save will depend on how much decorating you have to do, but any help should make the process go faster (unless you’re taking time to make ornaments or decorations together). Sharing the chore is a great way to get your Christmas decorating done in less time, especially if you find yourself pressed for time. The more people you have helping you decorate for Christmas, the quicker you’ll finish and be able to relax.
Christmas is about family, so spread the work this year and let your family help you prepare for and celebrate the upcoming holiday!
