Quick! Wrap any last gifts you forgot you hid under you bed a month ago. Get those under the tree ASAP!

Decorate a plate of cookies for Santa. Lay it out on a table by the tree with a glass of milk, but make sure its safe from any hungry pets!

Head to the craziness of the mall to see Santa and all of the festive decorations. If that busy place is too overwhelming, just be sure to drive by everyone’ fave house in the neighborhood to appreciate their over-the-top decorations.

Put on that ugly Christmas sweater you keep stowed away in the closet. It’s time for some shameless fashion choices!

Enjoy a few sips of egg nog! Sprinkle on some nutmeg because this festive treat is meant for Christmas.

Watch a holiday special on the Hallmark channel. You won’t be seeing these shows again until next year!

At your BFF’s holiday party, take advantage of the mistletoe. That risky little plant won’t be around much longer, ya know.

Tune into your local radio station that play Christmas music nonstop in December.

Jam out with your fam and friends. And don't forget the reindeer headband and Santa hats!

Take a break somewhere in these 48 hours and read a book. You’ll be grateful for a bit of peace and quiet.

Climb out of bed when your little sis or brother wakes you up super early on Christmas morning. You’ll make their day when they don’t have to wait to head downstairs.

Instagram pics of your fav prezzies! Then call your BFFs and ask them what they opened on Christmas morning.

Indulge in some peppermint bark. You won’t regret it.

Sing endless Christmas carols. No one can blame you for spreading the merriment!

Dress up your bedtime look by buttoning up that matching pair of pajamas that grandma gifted last year. She’ll be thrilled you wore it, and it’s bound to get you thinking of Christmases past.

Dress up your pets in festive holiday sweaters and handkerchiefs. You know they’ll want them off ASAP, so take a pic while you can!

Sing “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas,” wear your pajamas inside out and backwards, put a spoon under your pillow—OK, you get it. Do everything you can think of in hopes that it will actually snow on Christmas Day.

Build a Santa snowman! Make him extra round and add a red hat on top. No snow? That’s ok, have one of your friends dress up as Santa instead.

Help out with Christmas dinner cooking. This big meal only comes around once a year, so be sure to take part!

Turn used wrapping paper into cute little gift tags to use for future presents. Saving paper and being creative? Check and check.

Bring your extra decorated cookies to the family party. This way everyone can enjoy the yummy treats!

Check out your local Christmas pageant. Maybe the crazy kids you babysit will be dressed up as angels! You definitely don’t want to miss it.

Surprise your friends with well-wrapped gifts. Gift-giving is one of the most fun parts of the season, and ya don’t want to forget anyone on your list.

Roast chestnuts over a fire. Although its part of a classic Christmas song, you prob have never tried it! It’s a great way to get in the spirit, especially if you sing the tune too.

Tell your fam how much you love them. Sure, you can do this any time of the year, but the holiday season is a great time to just chill with the ’rents and sibs and appreciate their company.

by Caroline Cassard | 2/1/2016