By McKenzi I.

Spending the holidays with roommates can be an exciting opportunity to bond and share meaningful experiences–even when you’re away from family. Here are some fun activities you and your roommate (s) can enjoy together during the heavy holiday months! 

1. Friendsgiving Planning 

Cooking for the holidays with your roommate(s) can be fun and festive to celebrate the season, even if you’re away from family! Whether it be a cozy potluck with family-inspired dishes, a plethora of appetizers, or even a variety of desserts. Whatever it may be, planning a meal together allows you and your roommates to share in each other's favorite recipes, try new things, and create memories with one another. Cooking together also helps to keep things budget-friendly as you can divide costs between each other. 

2. Holiday Decorating 

Decorating for the holidays with your roommate(s) is a wonderful way to make your shared space feel festive and welcoming. Remember that everyone has their own preferences, so communicating openly about decoration ideas is key. Whether you celebrate the same holidays or have unique traditions, decorating together can be a fun opportunity to blend styles, share in each other’s traditions, and create a cozy, joyful atmosphere for the season.

3. White Elephant Gift Exchange

Organizing a White Elephant gift exchange with your roommates adds a fun and thoughtful twist to holiday celebrations. This is a great opportunity to bring the household together and immerse yourselves in the excitement and mystery of guessing who got whose name. It is important to set a budget with your roommate (s) and share a list of hobbies or favorite things to help with the gift-buying process. 

4. Holiday Baking

With the holidays around the corner, baking with your roommate(s) is a delicious way to celebrate the season together, filling your home with comforting scents of cinnamon, vanilla, and freshly baked treats. Together you can come up with new recipes or share in holiday favorite whether it be a mix-up of fan-favorite cookies, your favorite pies, or even a fun-sized casserole to keep as leftovers between you and your roomate(s). Regardless of what you decide to make, baking together can be a great opportunity for team building exercises. 

5. Holiday Movie Marathon 

A holiday movie marathon with your roommate(s) is the perfect way to kick back and embrace the festive spirit. Whether you and your roommate(s) are watching cozy winter dramas, or holiday comedies that bring about laughter, coming together to watch movies creates a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. 

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