Christmas date ideas for a romantic holiday

IF you want to celebrate the most special time of the year with your beloved, then you’ll need some cute Christmas date ideas.

After all, the holidays are meant to be shared with your loved ones, as that’s part of what makes the festive period so magical.Between the shopping, parties and other festivities, the holidays are also an extremely busy time of the year, which doesn’t leave you with much time to plan your holiday dates. 

So whether you’re looking for a date involving food and drink, classic holiday traditions, adventures or anything in between, here is something perfect for every couple.

Best of all, with all these great Christmas date ideas, you’ll be able to spend lots of quality time with your loved one this season without the stress of coming up with something fun to do. 

 1. Take a Cooking Class

Learn a new skill as a couple this Christmas with online cooking classes or in-person cooking classes near you. You’ll have a blast as you improve your culinary skills and cook up something delicious together under the guidance of top-rated chefs.

 2. Grab a festive Snuggle 

Spend an intimate evening snuggled up for a sweet stay-home date idea. To make this Christmas date night idea even more romantic, cue up your favourite holiday playlist and uncork a bottle of wine.

 3. Get Festive With a Holiday Movie Marathon

One of the best parts of Christmas is getting to watch all those holiday movies, so why not make a date night out of it? Cuddle on the couch, grab some popcorn and get lost in your favourite holiday films.

 4. Sing Christmas Karaoke

Spend the evening at home singing your favourite holiday tunes and carols. It’s all the fun of a regular karaoke night, only more festive. Plus, who can resist belting their heart out to Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You?

 5. Write Christmas Love Letters

There’s something so intimate and personal about a handwritten love letter, especially in today’s digital age.

Writing each other holiday love letters to open on Christmas morning is a thoughtful activity that you'll remember for years to come. It’s a sentimental Christmas date idea that also makes for a great holiday tradition.

 6. Have a Christmas Card Photoshoot

Since you need to send out Christmas cards anyway, why not make a date of it? After you’re all dressed up in your matching holiday outfits, get creative as you have your own festive photoshoot. You’ll not only have a grand time, but you’ll also have an amazing card this year.

 7. Go Christmas Tree Shopping

Picking out your Christmas tree is always one of those cherished holiday moments. Whether you go with only your significant other or turn it into a family event, it’s an intimate and special experience to share with those you love most.

 8. Splurge With Some Holiday Shopping

If you both love to shop, heading to the local stores and boutiques to tackle your holiday shopping together is one of the best Christmas ideas for couples.

It’s a great Christmas date idea to help you get into the holiday spirit while also crossing a major item off your to-do list. You might find some great last-minute Christmas gifts to round out your list as well. 

 9. Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen

If you’re looking for a way to give back this holiday season, volunteer at a local soup kitchen and help support those who are less fortunate. It’s one of the most rewarding Christmas date ideas, and after all, it is the season of giving.

 10. Be Wowed on a Christmas Light Tour

Some people go all out when it comes to decorating for the holidays. See who has the most impressive display by going on your own self-guided Christmas light tour.

It’s a great Christmas date night idea if you’re looking for a bit of adventure with a lot of holiday magic.

 11. Get Decorating

Get into the holiday spirit by putting up your Christmas decorations together. From hanging ornaments on the tree to stringing lights outside and more, it’s a fun and creative way to start celebrating the season together.

 12. Create Handmade Christmas Cards

Take a trip to your local craft store together and stock up on all the card-making essentials. After you’re done shopping, head home and spend the afternoon crafting personalised Christmas cards for your friends and family. You’ll have fun making them, and they’ll love receiving a handmade card. 

 13. Make Your Own Advent Calendars

Get ready to count down the days by creating your own Advent calendars together. You can each make a special calendar for each other, or you can create a date night Advent calendar with a different idea for each night. Either way, it’s a great way to make sure you keep having fun all month long.

 14. Wrap Gifts Together

Have some fun while you wrap your presents this year by doing it together. You can make this date idea for Christmas more exciting by turning it into a mini-competition to see who can make the prettiest, fanciest or silliest wrapping job.

 15. Write a Christmas Newsletter

Spend some time reflecting on the great year you’ve had together as you write your Christmas newsletter. The memories will bring a smile to your face and have you feeling even more grateful for your special someone.

 16. Attend a Christmas Concert

With so many holiday-themed concerts during December, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, no matter what your favourite type of music is.

From Christmas concerts by popular artistes to orchestral Christmas concerts and more, listening to live holiday music is a romantic Christmas date idea that won’t disappoint.

 17. Make a Homemade Christmas Gift

After you spend some time brainstorming, get artsy-craftsy as you work together to make a homemade Christmas gift. It’s a fun thing for couples to do together, and the lucky recipient will absolutely love their new gift.

 18. People-Watch at the Mall

The holidays bring out the best in people, but they also tend to bring out the crazy. If you’re looking for a unique Christmas date idea that will give a few laughs, observe the strange and unusual behaviour of frazzled holiday shoppers at the mall.

 19. Make Your Holiday Wish List

While making your holiday wish list might seem straightforward, you can make it one of the most fun Christmas activities by turning it into a scavenger hunt.

After you make your list together, head out to the stores and see if you can find each item on your list. Take a picture of every item so your friends and relatives know exactly what you want this year.

 20. Take Your Picture With Santa

This might seem a bit silly, but you’re really never too old to get your picture taken with Santa! It’s a fun and lighthearted Christmas date idea, and you’ll also have a great picture to include with your Christmas card or newsletter.

 22. Plan Holiday Getaway

One of the most romantic ways to celebrate Christmas is with a festive escape. From a snug weekend retreat away from home to a week away outside the country, travelling together lets you slow down, recconect and indulge in a well-deserved holiday treat.

Now you’re finally ready for the holiday season with all these cute Christmas date ideas!While you might be counting down the days until Christmas, you don’t need to wait any longer to start having a great time with your date.

So, why not kick off the holiday season with a Christmas-themed date today and start celebrating with your special someone?