December Moodboard

December Rituals

Rituals to Feel Grounded in December:

• Start the morning with a warm drink and a quiet moment

• Take short walks in the cold air to reset your mind

• Light a candle when the sun begins to set

• Create small cozy corners at home with blankets and soft lighting

• Keep holiday décor simple, greens, ribbons, warm tones

• Read a few pages of a comforting book

• Write down one thing you are grateful for each night

• Put your phone away for an hour and enjoy stillness

• Listen to calm winter playlists

• Make a Christmas puzzle on a quiet afternoon

• Build a gingerbread house with friends

• Hotel-hop to see different Christmas trees and decorations

• Take slow evening walks to look at holiday lights

• Bake something simple, cookies, banana bread, or cinnamon rolls

December always brings a mix of comfort and chaos. The days get shorter, darker, and colder, and there is a soft feeling of coziness in the air. At the same time, it’s a busy month, people rushing to buy presents, holiday parties to attend, and social obligations that can make the season feel overwhelming.

But underneath all of this, December gently invites us to slow down. It gives us a chance to return to ourselves, to make space for calm before the new year begins.

Here are some simple rituals that can help you feel more grounded: