Noralee Celebrates Girlsmas!
Celebrate Girlsmas: A Sweet, Sparkly Tradition for the Holiday Season
There’s Christmas, there’s Friendsmas… and then there’s Girlsmas - the ultimate festive tradition made for all your favourite girls. Whether it’s your daughters, nieces, their besties, or a circle of mums and minis, Girlsmas is all about taking a moment during the busy season to enjoy some low-pressure, joy-filled fun together. Think giggles, treats, sparkles, and sweet memories you’ll look back on for years.
Because it’s summer here, Girlsmas comes with its own unique twist - warm evenings, long sunny days, and plenty of outdoor fun. Here are some cute, festive ideas to make your Girlsmas celebration feel extra magical.
🎄 Girlsmas Activity Ideas
1. Christmas Movie Afternoon (or an Evening Under the Stars)
Create a cosy holiday movie corner with blankets, cushions, and a few treats. Classic picks like Home Alone, The Grinch, Elf, or The Santa Clause are always winners.
If you're hosting in the evening, take it outside - a projector, some fairy lights, and warm weather make for the dreamiest outdoor cinema setup.
2. Gingerbread House Decorating Party
Nothing says Girlsmas like the delightful chaos of icing, lollies, and gingerbread walls that may or may not stay upright!
Grab ready-made kits or bake your own pieces in advance. Provide everyone their own little decorating station with icing bags, sprinkles, candy canes, and chocolates.
Tip: In warmer climates, popping the icing in the fridge between uses keeps things from melting in the heat!
3. Festive Dress-Ups + Mini Photoshoot
Girlsmas is the perfect excuse for a bit of sparkle. Whether it’s twirly dresses, cute matching outfits, or fun accessories, dress-ups make the day feel special and we've got something for everyone!
Take a few photos in the garden, at the beach, or under the Christmas tree - summer light makes everything look beautiful.
4. DIY Bauble or Ornament Crafting
Set up a little craft corner with clear ornaments, glitter, paint pens, ribbons, or dried flowers. Each girl can make her own ornament to hang on the tree or gift to family - a sweet keepsake for years to come.
5. Christmas Cookie Decorating
Bake simple sugar cookies (stars, trees, gingerbread girls) and let everyone decorate their own with coloured icing and sprinkles.
Bonus points for creating a “Girlsmas cookie box” to take home.
6. Summer Picnic Girlsmas
Lay out a picnic rug at the park or beach, bring Christmas-themed snacks, and enjoy a relaxed Girlsmas in true NZ/Australian style.
Add lawn games like ring toss, bubbles, chalk drawing, or a Christmas-themed treasure hunt.
✨ Festive Christmas Punch
Perfect for hot summer days and easy enough for kids to help make. Serve as-is for the kids, and make a second one, with a little prosecco, for the adults!
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle chilled old-fashioned lemonade
- 1 cup cranberry juice or raspberry cordial
- 1–2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- Ice
- Fresh mint (optional)
Instructions:
- Fill a large jug with ice.
- Add the raspberries and lemon slices.
- Pour in the lemonade and cranberry juice.
- Add a few mint leaves for freshness.
- Serve immediately - it’s bright, refreshing, and wonderfully festive.
🎀 Make It Special
Girlsmas isn’t about perfection - it’s about connection. The laughter over a collapsing gingerbread house, the creativity in decorating cookies, the sparkle in twirly dresses, and the joy of celebrating together make it a tradition worth keeping. Whether you host a full afternoon of activities or a simple movie night with hot chocolates and popcorn, Girlsmas is the perfect way to slow down, celebrate friendships, and embrace the sweetness of the season.