Have an Eventful Yuletide!

Hello Everyone!

Today has been a boring day; I mostly sat around. It is also going to be one of those days in which the topic for today's blog is picked randomly. Without further ado, today's topic is.....Special Christmas Celebrations. What do I mean by "special celebrations?" Well, we're going to chat about all of those things that you can get out and watch or do or participate in to celebrate the holidays around town. Actually, I have to admit, today's topic isn't entirely random. I just recently found out that the Maryland Renaissance Festival is coming to town next weekend! I always look forward to it, and it is the start of the special events that I would eventually like to attend.

Here are just a few that are fun to do with family and friends, or even by yourself:

1. Attend a tree lighting ceremony: a lot of towns that have big trees hold tree lighting ceremonies; of course there's always New York City and Washington, D.C. as well, but those are harder to get into. I have never been to a tree lighting ceremony myself, but I hear they are very interesting and I look forward to attending one eventually!

2. See Santa: most malls and/or department stores are visited by Santa each year and these visits are fun for all ages! When I was a baby, my mom's mom was a Santa's Helper at the Columbia Mall, and I think it would be fun to be one of those one year. Even if you don't have children of your own or small kids in the family, it is still entertaining to sit and watch all of the small children's delight as Santa walks out onto the stage.

3. Ice skating: though not necessarily an event, ice skating is super fun for all ages! Even just learning how to skate can be entertaining, given you don't fall on your face a lot. One year I was skating during the day (which I don't recommend because the ice can be substantially more slippery) and I fell and smacked my head into the ice. I didn't lose consciousness or have a concussion, but I did have a nasty bump and some dizziness. Therefore, I recommend that if you do not know how to skate, don't go by yourself the first time. Find someone who knows how to skate, or even just make a new friend at the rink to make sure that you don't fall all over the play.

4. Go to an amusement park: some amusement parks hold special events for Christmas, especially Disney world. I've been to an amusement park at Christmas once, but since I was very small I don't have the greatest memory of it. I'd recommend it to those who really want to experience Christmas in a big way though.

That's about all for today!

Until next time,
Lasagna Claus

P.S.- 126 Days Until Christmas!