Five Ways to Make the Holidays Merrier in Cleveland This Year

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays can be a busy, hectic time, but it doesn't have to be that way with a little bit of prep work. This year has made it harder to do more out-and-about activities, and coming up with a variety of fun things to do around your home is high on your list of priorities. We want to make your busy Christmas season a little easier, so we have compiled five fun ways to make your holidays merrier in Cleveland, Ohio. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do. 
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Five Ideas to Help You Celebrate the Holidays in Cleveland This Year 
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We have our own holiday traditions, but we all need a little help coming up with fun, unique ways to make Christmas extra special - especially in a year like this one. Mix and match to find your own favorite ways to celebrate. 

• Decorate a gingerbread house with the younger members of your family - you will be amazed at how creative your loved ones are. This is a great bonding activity for the family and you'll end up with adorable decorative gingerbread houses to place on your shelf or mantelpiece. Be sure to take some pictures to capture the memories.
  

• Get a treat-filled advent calendar. If you have kids, you can opt for an advent calendar with their favorite toy brand or candy - they will eagerly await getting to open a new surprise each morning. However, advent calendars aren't just for kids. For the adults in your house, there are beautiful advent calendars that are filled with gourmet chocolates, handy little gadgets, make-up, or even wine. Why wait for that Christmas morning excitement when you can have a taste of it the entire month of December?
  

• Make homemade Christmas cards with your family. This is a wonderful activity because not only is it a great way to spend time with your family but it is also a great way to spread Christmas cheer far and wide.  Who doesn't love getting a heartfelt Christmas card, especially if it is handmade? There are many creative and easy methods to creating Christmas cards - and you can find online instructions to fit any skill level. Brighten someone's day and make them a custom Christmas card.
  

• If you are unable to see family over the holiday season, have a virtual cookie recipe swap. You never know what you will learn - you might find out how to make your aunt's famous gingerbread or learn a new variety of sugar cookie from a cousin. Get everyone on a video chat together or even just do a group text to share the recipes - and let the deliciousness begin. 
  

• Deck the halls!  Decorating for Christmas is always an event, but make it extra special time with your family this year. Go the whole nine yards - make your tree the best it can be and decorate your windows with LED light candles or greenery.  We've all spent a lot more time in the house this year, so let's make our homes the coziest and the most joyful they can be. Make some hot chocolate and pull out some Christmas cookies and have a jolly time decorating with your family.  
  

Think back to Christmases during your childhood; you remember the little things, don't you? It's the little touches that make the holidays so special and so full of joy and love. Don't get lost in the big things to the point that you lose sight of the little moments that make the holidays precious.

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Making Your Cleveland Christmas One to Remember 
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However you choose to celebrate the holidays in Cleveland, make sure that you let your loved ones know how much they mean to you and how blessed you are to have them in your life. Years from now when you look back at this Christmas season, you're going to remember the time you spent with them and the effort you put into making them feel special. 

At Cobos Insurance, we believe in the value of each and every day, and we encourage you to enjoy this holiday season to the fullest and to make some memories that last a lifetime. Whether you find your new favorite activity on our list or end up combining a few to make your own merry traditions, be sure to make this holiday season one you look back on fondly.

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