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October Isn't For Halloween Here!

October Isn't For Halloween Here!

We'd rather put out snow than ghosts!

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October 03, 2023

October is for Halloween Christmas

The calendar has turned to the tenth month of the year and while many are putting up their Halloween decor we couldn’t be any further from the ghosts and ghouls!

October in our house means that it is officially time for everyone to embrace the Christmas spirit in both music and decorations.

But many don’t feel this way.

Here are some tips on how to get in the Christmas spirit early without getting in the way of those who love that OTHER holiday!

“Practice” Your Recipes! 🧑‍🍳
While the actual holiday may be too far away for many to visualize, there is never a bad time to start baking Christmas treats and mixing in a holiday meal or two. These practice rounds will help you make a perfect meal this December and leave you looking like a seasoned pro! Just last night we took a run at this Short Rib Recipe, and while the practice was great, it also made the start of our week mouth-watering!
Make Your List and Check (Sales) Twice! ✒️
October is an amazing time to sit down and make a list of every person that you will be purchasing a gift for this year. While we always remember family and friends, we tend to forget people like our local postman, hairdresser, and the others who help make our years lovely! By making a list now, and including things like your budget and ideas for each, you can be ready to look for the best retail sales over the next 80 days!
(Or You Can Just Check Out Our Instagram for Daily Gift Alerts!)
DIY Christmas Cards ✉️
Sending out Christmas cards is a lovely tradition and one that everyone enjoys. This year though, skip the store-bought cards and instead opt to make your own. This Pinterest board is one of our favorite places to find too many ideas to count! This tradition is a fun one that can start at anytime during the year and you can include your kids or grandkids in the fun!

We hope these few tips will help you bring in the joy of Christmas a bit earlier this year and get you into the mood to put on Jingle Bells in October!

Now onto the links!

🎅 Top Christmas Headlines

🤶 The Queen Of Christmas Announces 2023 Tour

It seems that Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without the voice of Mariah Carey belting out holiday favorites. This year you don’t just have to listen through a set of speakers as Mariah has announced she will be traveling with her “Merry Christmas One and All” tour.

The tour will consist of 13 different locations starting November 15th and will surely spread the Christmas spirit everywhere it goes!

Check out the dates: LINK

😜 Have A Great Christmas Joke?

Christmas crackers are a cherished tradition in many countries throughout the world, bringing joy to family and friends with their small gifts that hide inside. But what the UK TV channel Gold is banking on are the jokes!

Gold has opened up a contest that runs through October 16th, searching for original jokes. These jokes are usually corny, cheesy, and what many call “Dad” jokes, so get your best ones ready and enter the contest!

Find out the prizes and details here: LINK

❄️ What to Check Out on Open for Christmas

What Did We Find This Week?!
(🧦Stocking Stuffer Edition)

The shopping days are ticking away (under 83 now), but don’t worry we are here to help! Check out the 10 gifts we love this week!

New Article Alert!

In fact, we actually have two great new posts waiting for you at OpenForChristmas.com!

First up is our comprehensive guide to Christmas caroling that includes the history of caroling, how to choose the right songs, what to wear, and much more!

Christmas Caroling; Everything You Need to Be An Expert

The second post of the week is a gift guide that may be a lifesaver to many this shopping season. Golfers are extremely hard to buy for, but we believe this gift guide is the Best Golfing Gift Guide On The Internet! You read that right!

18 Must-Have Christmas Gifts for Golfers This Year