With the start of December just around the corner, Elite Daily has compiled a list of 12 Christmas traditions you should consider starting when you move out of your parents’ house.

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Here they are:

  1. Host an Ugly Christmas Sweater party. Lots of laughs and Instagram-worthy moments will surely be had.
  2. Spend a day holiday shopping with your mom (or dad). Pick the parent that is the ultimate shopping buddy and knows best when it comes to getting cool presents for your fam.
  3. Set up your tree and decorate your place with your partner. Fix yourselves some spiked eggnog, get that holiday playlist ready to sleigh, and start decking the halls!
  4. Have a cozy night in drinking wine and listening to holiday tunes. It’s the perfect way for me to get into the holiday spirit and enjoy a little alone time.
  5. Host a gift wrapping party. Put some slice-and-bake snowman cookies in the oven for snack, and share your gift wrapping tips with each other.
  6. Get matching holiday outfits for you and your pet. You’ll have the most adorable Christmas cards on your friends’ and family’s mantles.
  7. Have a gingerbread house making day with your extended family. Invite your nieces and nephews over for a fun day of baking with their fave auntie or uncle.
  8. Kick back and stream a holiday movie marathon. Elf, Home Alone, White Christmas, and The Holiday are, of course, musts.
  9. Become a pro at one Christmas dish you can make for every potluck. You can’t show up empty-handed!
  10. Plan an annual winter #BAEcation. Plan one week a year (either right before or right after the holidays) for the two of you to unplug and decompress.
  11. See a live holiday show. You can go by yourself or with friends, but either way, you’ll have a great time.
  12. Attend a Christmas tree lighting. This will get you in the ultimate Christmas mood.
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