How to Pass Time on Christmas Eve

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There are heaps of ways to pass time on Christmas Eve. You can prepare for Christmas day, go to work as usual if you are an adult with a job, make space for you all your gifts, go to church, shop for last minute gifts, or just enjoy seasonal TV and snacks and the lovely sense of anticipation. For more detailed ideas, advice and suggestions on passing time on Christmas Eve, get started at step number on below.

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    Estimate the times so you have a better idea. For example, if you know Uncle Joe is coming over at 5:00, write it in. Some ideas are: Watch T.V, read, watch a movie, take a walk, sing songs etc.
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    This way means that when you go to bed, you will be so tired that you will fall asleep fast. Or you could sleep in, but that won't help you sleep quickly on Christmas Eve.
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    Put in some blankets, pillows, and maybe a bean bag. Make it creative. It doesn't have to be just for Christmas Eve. Take a box and fill it with things to do. Magazines, books, and drawing supplies are a good idea.
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    Around Christmas there will be lots of festive films the TV, so you could look out for those.
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    It will get you tired for bedtime. See how many push-ups, crunches and laps you can do in 10 minutes. Try to beat your personal record Or you can just get up and dance around. Get your body moving. Try going out for a walk to enjoy the seasonal weather.
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    or write a book . You could write a Christmas story, and read it to a sibling.
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    Make the bed/s, tidy the floor/s and dust the corners. That means you can relax when you go to bed.
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    It's known to reduce stress.
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    Try a computer game or a board game.
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    This always passes time. Look on a website like YouTube for some funny videos.
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    Sit in your room and work on homework. Never too early to get it started.
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    Can you give me other ideas in case I get bored with these?
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    Listen to music (Christmas or just regular), play a video game by yourself or with friends/family, hang out with friends, draw or write, make a Christmas or regular craft, play outside in the snow, take a nap, clean your room a bit, watch YouTube videos, ask your parents if they have any Christmas presents left to wrap (and if so, help them with the wrapping), and text or email friends/family.
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    Can I do some Christmas-themed colouring?
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    Of course you can do some Christmas-themed coloring! That is a wonderful idea! It will pass the time and help prepare you mentally for Christmas.
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    Surf the web about what?
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    About anything, really. Test your knowledge on world geography. Learn about ancient Egypt. Look up funny cat videos. Use a rhyming dictionary to write a Christmas carol. Look up a tutorial on a craft of some kind. Make a collage or PowerPoint. Plan a vacation and look up hotels and experiences and whatnot. Research colleges or job opportunities. Find a new favorite song on YouTube. Read up on the local or national news. Play some of the I'm Feeling Lucky games on Google. Let yourself get distracted and go down the rabbit hole.
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