I'm sorry I have not written in a while! If you are keeping up with Facebook, you know that I am in the process of applying to study abroad in Calgary for a semester. This means that I would get to spend seven months with Matthew, and actually experience a relationship that is not long distance! How cool is that? We can actually have the chance to be a couple! The last time we even spent a month together was my Scotland/senior trip where we took a road trip and saw Paris, London, Scotland and too many other wonderful places to name. At that time we weren't a couple yet (not until the end of the trip). But this leads me to today's blog post about spending the holidays with your long distance love, and participating in all Christmas and New Year festivities.
This will be the second Christmas Matthew and I have spent together. And it's amazing to see how much we have grown in the past year. I know I always say that, and you probably think our relationship can't be any stronger than it is now. However, the more time we spend together, just brings us closer and there is ALWAYS room for growth in a relationship. But spending Christmas and New Year together (and our year-and-a-half anniversary) is so special, and the month I am there will be a great month and so special. Today's blog post will have tips for how to have a great Christmas and New Year with your LDR love, and activities that make the holiday season special!
It's Not About Spending A Lot Of Money
Many couples think that the only way to have fun, is by going out and spending a lot of money. When in fact, it's not about that at all. A night in with hot chocolate, Christmas movies, and a warm blanket make for a great night in, and if you are in a long distance relationship, we all know that just spending quality time together is what's important. To have a night in, for under $10 reduces stress levels knowing it won't be an expensive night out. Other ideas, make dinner together then watch movies or play board games together. Or one of you can be responsible for making dinner, and the other can be responsible for dessert. Like to spend money and want to get fancy? Buy a table linen and some candles, and make a table setting for your special dinner and movie night!
Take a Walk in the Snow Together
I know, this sounds freezing and not so pleasant. But getting out of the house and taking a walk together in the snow makes a great day. It's free, and can give the couple a chance to just talk about anything and everything, and if you're lucky, maybe it will start snowing during your romantic walk in the snow! If the roads are too slick to go driving and you want to get out of the house, make a day out of it and bake cookies, take your walk while the cookies are baking, come back and warm up with the freshly baked cookies and some hot chocolate.
Winter Photo Shoot & Greeting Cards
If you're in a long distance relationship, your friends and family don't get to see you and your love together very often. However, a great way to fix that is by having a couple of photos taken by someone, and sending Christmas cards to friends and family showing them how happy of a couple you are! Your friends and family have heard you talk about your LDR love, but chances are, they haven't been able to see you together yet! Shutterfly has some great Christmas cards, and they are well priced. You can even do this with New Year's!
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Attending the Christmas Eve candlelight service is something I love to do! And if you get the chance to be your long distance love during the holidays, attending this service together is great! It doesn't have to be a church you attend regularly, and many churches in every community offer a few times on Christmas Eve to attend so you don't miss it. An evening of singing Christmas carols, and closing the service by lighting the candle and singing Silent Night is an amazing experience and brings everyone back to remembering the real meaning of Christmas!
Ringing in the New Year
What better way to end the holiday season? Of course by finding the biggest and best New Year's firework display! If you get the chance to spend New Year's with your boyfriend or girlfriend, make it a point to get out of the house to see fireworks, and get your midnight kiss! Before heading out for the firework display, as a couple you can make a list of New Year's resolutions. This can be individual resolutions or resolutions as a couple such as seeing each other more often, calling and texting each other more often or anything you feel you can work on as a couple!
I hope everyone has enjoyed reading this blog post, and I will be posting from Canada when Matthew and I are together! If you are fortunate enough to spend Christmas with your long distance love, make the most out of it, and enjoy every minute you have together! Thanks for reading everyone!
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