Feeling more Grinch than Grotto? More Bah Humbug than Mince Pie? If you answered yes to one or both questions, you probably need a little more Christmas cheer.
Most of us typically spend around 5 hours a week commuting to and from work or school in the morning and evening and apart from the odd Christmas song on the radio, we don't fully embrace the Christmas spirit whilst driving.
At home, we have advent calendars in the morning, and warm fires with twinkling tree lights at night, so why not spread the Christmas cheer in our car too. Our handy guide below gives you ideas on how to make your commute a little more Christmassy.
Scented Air Fresheners
Whether you have a hanging air freshener or air conditioners sticking to your vents, changing your summer air or fresh cotton scent to a festive scent may be just the start you need to make your commute more pleasant.
Our Top 3 Festive Scents:
- Glowing Cinnamon
- Nordic Pines
- A Christmas cookie
Create a Christmas Playlist
Whether you listen to the radio, have your Christmas playlist or a CD, listening to Christmas carols during your commute can lift your mood on the way to work. Using a CD or music streaming service, you'll be able to choose or skip your favorite Christmas songs, and with radio, you're at the mercy of the DJ on your chosen station.
We've narrowed our office's top 40 Christmas songs down to just 3, and it's no surprise we got the number one car battery company.
Top 3 Must Haves on Any Christmas Playlist:
- Driving Home for Christmas – Chris Rea
- White Christmas – Bing Crosby
- Do They Know It's Christmas? – Band Aid
Festive themed drink and Insulated Christmas Travel Mug
Whether you're stopping on the drive for a warm drink or you're organized enough to make a drink before you leave in the morning, you have the opportunity to make your commute to work look and taste Christmassy.
Invest in a Christmas themed travel mug, not only will it keep your drink warm for longer, but it will add that little bit of joy every time you pick it up to drink.
If you're choosing coffee for your commute, there are plenty of festive flavors to indulge in.
Our Top 3 Drinks of Choice:
- Caramel Waffle Latte
- Orange Hot Chocolate
- Gingerbread Latte
Wear something Christmassy
Perhaps the simplest and easiest option on our list is to add festive clothing or jewelry during your commute, whether it's simply wearing a Christmas tie to work or adding extra sparkle with Christmas earrings. Other ideas include wearing a Christmas jumper or changing your woolen hat into a Santa hat.
Top 3 Christmas Outfits:
- Christmas earrings
- Christmas Jumper
- Antlers or Santa Hat
Decorate Your Car
Finally, decorate your car inside and out. Not only will you raise your spirits, but you'll light up the faces of other drivers and pedestrians as you pass. There are several different ways you can safely decorate your car. Window stickers and decals can come in a variety of styles and sizes, from subtle slogans like “My Other Car is a Sleigh” to Santa Claus and Snowmen decals.
Our 3 Favorite Ways to Decorate a Car for Christmas:
- Tinsel Wrapped Around Gearstick
- Sleigh Sticker/Decal on Boot or Rear Window
- A small wreath attached to the Front Grill
If you decide to add some festive cheer to your commute, please remember to do so safely and not in a way that could cause you to crash, get distracted or disturb other road users.
One of the best ways to increase mood and happiness is to remove and ignore stress, how can you be angry at the car in front of you when you are singing Mariah Carey's “All I Want For Christmas Is You” and sipping on your Salted Brownie Hot Chocolate with Extra Cream?
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