Well-thought-out Christmas date ideas can be a great opportunity to inject some fun and festive sparkle into your relationship, especially at a time when other priorities can easily take over. Whether you’ve been together for a few months, years, or decades, the holidays are a great time for couples to bond, reflect on the past year, and talk candidly, and a Christmas date is the perfect opportunity to do just that. Not sure how to celebrate Christmas 2024 with your partner?
ContentHow to celebrate Christmas with your partner: have an indoor picnicChristmas date ideas: have a movie marathonHow to celebrate Christmas with your partner: recreate your first dateChristmas date ideas: find the perfect hot chocolateHow to celebrate Christmas with your partner: dance togetherChristmas date ideas: make a Christmas tree decorationHow to celebrate Christmas with your partner: have a treasure hunt at home
WomanEL has collected fun date ideas for you that are guaranteed to make the end of the year unforgettable.
How to celebrate Christmas with your partner: Have an indoor picnic
Toast the festive season with an indoor picnic of gourmet holiday food and champagne . Lay out blankets and pillows, light candles and use paper plates so you don't have to worry about washing dishes.
Unique and unexpected dates add excitement and passion to a relationship, but you can enjoy them from the comfort of your living room.
Christmas Date Ideas: Have a Movie Marathon
What is your favorite movie that you simply HAVE to watch this holiday season?
Everyone has their favorite Christmas movies that they love to watch every year! Whether you're in love with “The Holiday Exchange” or you can't feel Christmas without “Love Actually” on TV, put together your perfect movie list for movie night with your partner to get in the holiday spirit.
“Christmas is a great time to curl up on the sofa and relax together in the pre-holiday hustle and bustle, and with a new Christmas movie coming out every day, it's the perfect excuse,” says Dr Jacqui Gabb, professor of sociology at the Open University and chief relationship expert at Paired.
How to Celebrate Christmas with Your Partner: Recreate Your First Date
The holiday season is a notoriously stressful time, filled with belated holiday get-togethers and last-minute preparations for the big day. In all that hustle and bustle, winter date ideas can sometimes slip by.
However, it's important to make time for your partner, so why not make an extra effort? Recreating your first date can be a lot of fun, and the holiday spirit will add an extra touch of charm to your initial plans!
“Whether it’s a restaurant, a movie, a meal, or the place where you first met, recreate your first date,” says Dr. Terry Orbuch, a sociology professor at the University of Auckland.
“These events and memories hold a special place in your heart because they’re what brought you together. You can even choose a festive menu or a festive soundtrack. Spending time with your partner in this way shows that you appreciate each other. Even if you didn’t meet during the Christmas season, adding a little mistletoe never hurts!
Christmas date ideas: find the perfect hot chocolate
Winter is the time for hot chocolate! Together with your partner, go on a quest for the perfect cup of cocoa, visiting all the local cafes. Who is the most generous with marshmallows? Or who pours the tastiest mocha? Grab a cuppa and settle in with your partner, letting your sweet tooth enjoy the holiday to the fullest!
How to celebrate Christmas with your partner: dance together
Christmas and party season are right around the corner, so it's time to brush up on your dance skills! “Taking classes together that are new and different for both you and your partner is great for your relationship,” says Orbuch.
“There are even virtual classes available, from jazz to salsa. Taking a new class with your partner will add passion and excitement to your relationship, and dancing will also add some physical contact (which brings you closer together).”
Christmas date ideas: make a Christmas tree ornament
If you love holiday gatherings or just love to do crafts, you can make or decorate a Christmas tree ornament together. It's a fun and creative activity that's guaranteed to lift your spirits and make you smile every year when you take them out. Spread out the usual trinkets, paints, glitter, glue and decorating supplies on the table and get to work.
How to Celebrate Christmas with Your Partner: Host a Treasure Hunt at Home
Want to stay cozy and close to home? Host a Christmas treasure hunt around the house. Hide Christmas treats, like lollipops or mini chocolates, in secret places for each other and have fun putting together a goodie bag to enjoy throughout the holiday season.
You can also head to the ice rink and go ice skating. We previously wrote about the best locations in Kyiv for this.