One of my favorite things about this season is looking at all the beautiful Christmas lights around town. I think I get just as excited as the kids do. When Bella sees a display as we are out driving, she exclaims, "Look, it's Christmas!" Ahh, the wonder of a 3 year old.
Last year, we went to Metter to Guido Gardens, The Nights of Lights celebration.
This year we really started searching for them on the way down to our Florida trip on the week of Thankgiving. We stopped in St. Augustine, boy is that a beautiful sight. The entire downtown area is covered in twinkling white lights and decorations. You have to visit there if you have a chance!
Tonight we are taking the family out for a drive around town to see all the bright wonders. I can't believe all the work some people do every year to create such a wonderful display. Here are some wonderful ideas to do with your family if you like to go out and look at the lights too!
Check out this great idea for the MINIVAN EXPRESS over at Shell in your Pocket. Dress your kids in their Christmas PJs and follow your normal bedtime routine, send them off to bed, only for them to find a surprise GOLDEN TICKET (awesome printable from Confessions of a Homeschooler) on their pillows to board the minivan express!
Angela's Analysis had a neat twist on the ticket. You can read about it here.
Pack them into the van, with popped popcorn waiting for them in their seats, and hot cocoa with marshmellows (MMMM...our favorite!). Don't forget to punch their ticket (in a fun way of course!) and go driving through the town looking at the Christmas Lights. When you get back home, you could pop in the movie, The Polar Express...or cuddle back in bed and read the book snuggled together.
While your out and about...why don't you give away some Christmas cheer? The Happy Home Fairy has a great idea to give away a certificate for the BEST DECORATED HOUSE FOR CHRISTMAS! The joy she spread to one family for their hard work just brought tears to my eyes this morning!
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