Christmas in an RV ~ what a wonderful thought. If you are fortunate to be spending this Christmas in your RV then you have been given a fantastic opportunity to have new experiences and maybe create new traditions. If this is the first time you have been away from your family or friends during the holidays you probably have realized it is going to be a challenge to incorporate some of your Xmas traditions into your festivities. Yes, it is a challenge but not impossible.
Decorating your Rig
I think this is important. It is too easy to leave all the decorations at home, telling yourself it’s not important and miss out on all of the fun we associate with Christmas. A small little table top tree is not impossible to find and with a bit of imagination, a few small lights and a couple of favourite ornaments you will be happy to have it brighten up your living area. Bring along a few of your favourite tree ornaments and place them on shelves, counters, etc. The dashboard is a great place to also put the tree, lights and figurines. It is a small area so you won’t need very many but it will be nice to have some reminders of home during this time. Hang a stocking ~ Christmas is not Christmas without a stocking ~ plus it will be a perfect place for you and your traveling partner to place little gifts to each other to be opened Christmas morning. They don’t have to take up too much space and can bring a lot of joy. Music ~ another important reminder of the season. Most units have a radio or CD player ~ bring along some of your favourite Christmas carols. Scented candles will provide the finishing touch.
Don’t forget the outside. I love seeing a wreath on the front grill because everyone walking by can also enjoy it and sometimes it creates conversation with other RVers giving you a chance to meet new people. I have seen motorhomes covered in outdoor lights, Santa and his reindeer riding the roof of a fifth wheel and a blow-up snowman greeting people outside the door of a trailer. Decorating your RV is only limited by your lack of imagination.
Meeting Others
What a wonderful opportunity to meet people in the park where you are staying. Put up a notice on a bulletin board inviting others to help decorate the park, or arrange to have a craft class where everyone can make their own decorations with coloured paper, a stick of glue and a bit of sparkle. It can be fun and very inexpensive.
Christmas dinner is something else that is extremely important and why would you not want to spend it with new friends? Arrange to have a pot luck dinner where everyone contributes something special to the feast. It will give you a reason to do some Christmas baking and you won’t have to eat it all yourself. There are usually so many leftovers you can probably have a second dinner on Boxing Day.
If you are in a foreign country and their traditions are different than yours try and involve yourself in local activities. What a wonderful opportunity for new experiences. I spent last Christmas sitting on the rooftop of a rooming house in Guatemala as nonstop fireworks exploded in every direction around me. It is something I will never forget.
Have a wonderful Christmas everyone whether you are fortunate to be down south enjoying the warm weather or at home with your family.
Merry Christmas,
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