- Skiing and snowboarding
Winter is the perfect season to go out and participate in some outdoor sports. As soon as the snow comes, it’s the best time to unpack your winter gear and head to the mountains.
- Watch holiday movies
Christmas time leads to a lot of movies. Whether it’s Hallmark, comedy or Christmas romance, there’s a genre for everyone! You can settle down with a Christmas classic or explore the new releases that come out for the year. This is a great way to relax and enjoy your break.
- Stay inside and bake
Nothing makes the house feel cozier than settling in and having a day full of baking. You can make treats for you and your household while also creating fond memories.
- Go ice skating at the Palouse Ice Rink
The Palouse Ice Rink has public skating times every day and you can enjoy some fun physical activity without having to go too far. Rent or bring your own skates and have some laughs. The ice rink also offers skating lessons. Check out their website for more details!
- Read some books or visit a library
Wintertime is one of the best times of the year to settle down with a good book. To keep warm from the cold weather outside, you can easily relax and enjoy your break with an immersive story. If you don’t have any books, no worries! The public library will be open for almost all of Christmas break.
- Crochet, knit or craft
Do you like making gifts for yourself or for your friends and family? Crocheting, knitting and crafting can be a fun way to make perfect presents for the people in your life.
- Winter cleaning or organizing
If you’re feeling cooped up with nothing to do over break, that’s the best time to start cleaning and organizing your home. Start afresh at the new year with a new look or layout!
- Family or friend puzzle get-togethers
What better way to spend quality time with your friends and family than to do some puzzles together? It’s a great time to sit together and do something fun while talking about whatever crosses your mind.
- Enjoy hot drinks
Cold weather always makes for the best time of the year to have some hot drinks. You could enjoy some hot apple cider, hot cocoa or even make a pot of tea or coffee. Invite some friends over and you can make it a holiday party!
Sierra Rode can be reached at arg-life@uidaho.edu