Christmas Con California

Back in August, I attended Christmas Con California. For those who don’t know, Christmas Con is a convention all about Christmas, with stars from Hallmark/Lifetime/Great American Family, etc. Christmas movies.

There are fun games, contests, and celebrity panels. Plenty of photo-ops, meet-and-greets with your favorite stars, and festive booths to visit. There were even surprises and special activities.

Every year they hold a convention in New Jersey, but this was the first year they hosted one in California as well. I actually won tickets to attend back in 2020, but then everything shut down, and the convention kept getting delayed due to local closures… well, the show finally went on this year!

I had a full weekend pass for each day, but you could also get single-day passes. Not all stars were there every day. Each day there were fun special celebrity panels, games, and activities. There were also festive holiday booths and celebrity booths for meet and greets/autographs/photo ops to stop by.

On Friday night, there was a special red carpet event with all your favorite Christmas rom-com celebrities followed by a sneak peek early showing of Hallmark’s movie “Groundswell” starring Lacey Chabert. The screening was free to attend, but it had limited seating, so you had to sign up for tickets ahead of time. During the movie, they provided complimentary popcorn and Hallmark Channel Wine's new Cheers Rose Seltzer. I was pregnant at the time, so I was unable to try it, but my friend said it was good.

Saturday and Sunday, we spent our time walking around, browsing/shopping at booths, and attending the celebrity panels and games.

It felt a bit surreal being in such close proximity to all of my favorite rom-com stars in one place. It was crazy how everyone looked the same but different too. Such a cool opportunity.

I only did a couple of celebrity meet-and-greets, as each one charges for photos and autographs. But everyone was so incredibly gracious and kind.

In between panels, we had a bit of downtime, and things were slow; we could hop out to grab food if we wanted in between. Due to this, at times there didn’t seem to be much going on, so having someone with you to hang out with would be helpful.

Overall, my experience was so fun, and I would enjoy going again! If you ever get the chance to attend Christmas Con – I say go for it! It’s a once-in-a-lifetime event, and you won’t regret it.

Have you ever been to Christmas Con? Or would you want to? Let me know in the comments below!

Snow Bucket List Activities

Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? I’ve never been a huge fan of the snow or cold, but I do enjoy a good snow day for a bit and warming up by the fire with a big mug of hot cocoa. There are so many fun activities to do during a snow day.

Are you looking for some snow activity ideas to do this year with your family? Then look no further. I have compiled this list of fun, winter snow activities to add to your Snow Bucket List!

Go Sledding

The first thing that comes to mind when I think of a snow day is sledding. Growing up, this was my favorite activity when it snowed. On our family farm, we had hills and lots of fun places to go sledding. I have so many fun memories sledding in the wintertime. And I can’t wait to be able to take my kids sledding one day too.

Make a Snow Angel

Snow angels are one of the best snow activities! It is fun for kids (and adults) of all ages, and you can easily make them even with little snow or snow that isn’t good enough to pack for a snowman. Whenever I am around snow, I always make a snow angel!

Have a Snowball Fight

There is nothing like a good snowball fight. As a kid, I used to love balling up snowballs and throwing them unexpectedly at my siblings. You can have a snowball fight with a couple of people or a big group, and it’s just as fun either way.

Build a Snowman

“Do you want to build a snowman?” If there is snow, a snowman is a must! As a kid, I used to love it whenever it would snow. As an adult, I’m not as big a fan of snow anymore, but I do still enjoy it in moderation. My daughter experienced her first snow last year when she was just a baby, and my son has yet to experience his first snow. We rarely get snow where we live in North Carolina, but there is still something magical about when it does happen. Building a snowman is just the thing to do when it does snow!

Build an Igloo

If you have enough snow, building an igloo is something you must try. It doesn’t have to be perfect; half the fun is just building it. You could try different designs and have fun with it.

Catch Snowflakes on Your Tongue

One of my favorite things to do as a kid when it snowed was trying to catch snowflakes on my tongue. I still try it to this day whenever I’m where it snows.

Eat Snow Cream

Collect some of that fresh snow and take it inside to make your own snow cream (aka ice cream with snow). The perfect treat for a snowy day! You can find some recipes online on Google or Pinterest if you’ve never made it before. Play around and see what you like best.

Eat a Snow Cone

Why not take advantage of snow by collecting some and using it to make your very own snow cone? Just add some flavored syrup and ta-da, your very own snow day treat with some free ingredients.

Make a Snow Craft

You can’t have a bucket list without crafts! There are so many fun options for snow-themed crafts. Paper snowflakes are a classic and so cute! You could also draw your own winter scene.

Most people associate winter with snow, and these are perfect activities for any snow day for everyone in the family! If you are looking for some more generic or holiday-specific bucket list activities, make sure to check out Winter Bucket List Activities and Christmas Bucket List Activities. Happy Winter, everyone!