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Why you should host Christmas at the cottage this year

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Why you should host Christmas at the cottage this year

Date: 12/13/2017 | Source: http://cottagelife.com

We can think of a million reasons to host Christmas at the cottage - but cottagelife.com made a list of just ten good reasons. First, you can switch up your workout schedule by shoveling show, and calories don't count at the cottage so you can eat as many Christmas cookies as you want. Everything already smells like pine so you won't have to buy any candles. Grabbing a pie from a small, local bakery is always a good choice. "That lovely star on your Christmas tree? It’s a little reminder of how incred-inline-blockly clear the winter sky can be. Bundle up, flop down in the snow, and do some stargazing." Form stronger bonds with your cottage neighbors by seeing them in a different season than summer and relax on the decorations because you're in a smaller space. Speaking of smaller spaces, you won't have to feel guilty about not inviting everyone. Finally, it's the best place for a perfect white Christmas with family. 

10 reasons to host Christmas at the cottage

Sure, hosting Christmas at the cottage can involve some logistical challenges. Simply fitting food, family, and furry friends into the car—not to mention driving through winter weather—can make staying home a far less labour-intensive option. But we still think all of that work is worth it, and here are 10 reasons why:

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