Why Wait for December? Let’s Get Festive NOW!
Alright, it’s official—this year, the holidays are coming early, and we are SO here for it! Across social media, people are decking the halls with glittery pumpkins, gingerbread turkeys, and even evergreen branches to welcome the season just a bit sooner. So, what are these holiday mash-ups all about? Let’s dive into the fun, the festive, and the fabulously bizarre new traditions popping up this November!
1. Pumpkin Spice Gingerbread Houses
Yes, you heard that right! The latest trend is swapping out plain gingerbread for a little pumpkin spice magic. TikTokers are building spiced gingerbread houses complete with cinnamon stick “logs” and tiny pumpkin details, making it the perfect crossover treat for November and December. Because why wait until December to build a gingerbread house when you can pumpkin-spice it right now?
2. “Friendsgiving” Ornament Swaps
Forget Secret Santa for a second; the latest holiday craze is the Friendsgiving Ornament Swap! Imagine: each friend brings a quirky, funny, or meaningful ornament, adding a personal touch to each other’s trees. It’s low-cost, super personal, and a way to celebrate while the leaves are still crunchy underfoot.
3. Cranberry-Topped Christmas Trees
Taking the cranberry sauce tradition to the next level, people are stringing cranberry garlands on their trees for a Thanksgiving-meets-Christmas pop of red! It’s a small, subtle decoration, but it totally gives off those fall and winter vibes we didn’t know we needed.
4. Holiday Movie Marathons—Starting Now
Forget Black Friday; holiday movie season is starting NOW! Streaming services are already rolling out the holiday rom-coms, and die-hard Hallmark fans are probably on their tenth cheesy flick of the season. Friends are even hosting “Countdown to Christmas” parties with a holiday movie marathon bingo twist!
5. Festive Cozy Socks as Thanksgiving Favors
As if we needed another reason to break out the cozy socks! This year, hosts are setting out mini festive socks in autumn colors as a cute and cozy Thanksgiving party favor. Perfect for lounging around while fighting off that turkey coma!
Will These Fun November Traditions Make It to Your Holiday List?
From pumpkin spice gingerbread to cranberry-topped trees, these quirky new trends just might be the boost we need to kick off the holiday season with a smile. Which ones are you adding to your November plans?
