Between hibernating, holiday prepping, and bundling up to enjoy outdoor winter activities, December is all about welcoming the new season, wrapping up the past year, and being with our loved ones. Before the year is over, here are a few fun activities (and, yes, a few productive recommendations, too) to do in December with friends, kids, your partner, or solo. Depending on where you live and your preferred activity intensity, take advantage of the first truly cold and snowy month to go ice skating, sledding, skiing, cross-country skiing, winter hiking, tubing, or snow-shoeing. Even if it’s just for a walk around the neighborhood or a bundled-up backyard picnic, getting outside is just as important and invigorating in December as it is in June. Whether you’re looking out for Number One or working with a partner, have a candid conversation about your spending, saving, budget, and goals for the coming year. It will feel so good to get this done, and you can reward yourself with a glass of red wine and a Home Alone marathon.
