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Fun Holiday Activities to Do with Your Friends

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at MSU chapter.

The holiday season is finally upon us! Hot chocolate, holiday movies, warm fireplaces, you name it! However, sometimes it can be difficult to find things to do with your friends during the holiday season, especially if you’ve already done the common activities. But fear not! Here is a list of fun holiday-themed activities to do with your friends!

  1. Visit Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland. If you are located in or near Frankenmuth, Michigan, Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland is a great place to get into the holiday spirit! As the “World’s Largest Christmas Store,” it’s a fun (and unique) way to spend time with friends and family looking at holiday decorations, ornaments, Christmas trees, and so much more.
  2. Throw a holiday-themed potluck! Gather your friends and family for a potluck! Have each guest bring a holiday-themed food item, such as gingerbread cookies or eggnog, and then feast! This is a great way to bring people important to you together for the holidays, not to mention all the yummy food you will be able to eat. 
  3. Hold a cookie decorating competition! Use store-bought cookie dough, cookie mix, or for a bigger challenge, make it from scratch. Give each player a handful of baked cookies and a variety of frosting and decorations and have fun. Add prizes for the winner to keep for a bigger incentive to win.
  4. Decorate your living space. Have a few of your friends come over and help decorate your living space! This is a great way to spend time together and get into the holiday spirit! Whether it’s your bedroom, living room, or even your Christmas tree, it’s a fun activity to do together.
  5. Play in the snow. If you live in an environment that usually snows during the holiday season, grab a jacket, gloves, and thick boots, and rush outside with your friends! Win a snowball fight, or build the biggest snowman! The fun possibilities are endless in the snow and is even better when you participate in these activities with your friends.

And there you have it! A few festive activities that you can do with your friends to get into the holiday spirit! Have fun and happy holidays!

Amy Cho

MSU '26

Amy Cho is a member of Her Campus at MSU. She is a chapter member who monthly articles and publishes them for her audience. Cho is a junior at Michigan State University majoring in Communication with a concentration in Mediated Communication and Journalism with a minor in Broadcast Journalism. She has previously written multiple articles for her high school's newspaper and has appeared on the school news channel. In her free time, Cho enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching cheesy movies with her boyfriend, and tackling various arts-and-crafts projects.