Are you feeling more Grinch than Grotto? More Bah Humbug than Mince Pie? If you answered yes to either or both questions, you are probably in need of some additional Christmas cheer.
Many of us typically spend around 5 hours per week travelling to and from work or school on the morning and evening commutes and aside from the odd Christmas song on the radio, we don't fully embrace the Christmas spirit whilst we are driving.
At home, we have advent calendars in a morning, and warm fires with tree lights glistening during the evening, so why not spread the Christmas cheer to our car too. Our handy guide below gives you some ideas of how you can make your commute a little bit more Christmassy.
Scented Air Fresheners
Whether you have a dangling air freshener or have the air fresheners that attach to your vents, changing your summer breeze or clean cotton scent to a festive related smell could be just the start you need to make your commute feel more festive.
Our Top 3 Festive Scents:
- Sparkling Cinnamon
- Nordic Pines
- Christmas Cookie
Create a Christmas Playlist
Whether you listen to the radio, have your very own Christmas playlist or even a CD, listening to Christmas songs during your commute can absolutely lift your mood on your way to work. Using a CD or a music streaming service, will enable you to be able to choose or skip to your favourite Christmas songs, whereas with the radio, you are at the mercy of the DJ on the channel you have selected.
We have whittled down our office's top 40 Christmas songs to just 3, and there is no surprise as to number one for a car battery company.
Top 3 Must Haves On Any Christmas Playlist:
- Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea
- White Christmas - Bing Crosby
- Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid
Festive Themed Drink and Insulated Christmas Travel Mug
Whether you stop at a drive through warm drink establishment or are organised enough to make a drink before you leave in the morning, you have the opportunity to make your commuting drink look and taste of Christmas.
Invest in a Christmas themed travel mug, not only will it keep your drink warmer for longer, but will add that little bit of joy every time you raise it to take a drink.
If you opt for a drive-thru coffee on your commute, there are many festive flavours you can treat yourself to.
Our Top 3 Festive Drinks Choices:
- Caramel Waffle Latte
- Chocolate Orange Hot Chocolate
- Gingerbread Latte
Wear Something Christmassy
Possibly the simplest and easiest option on our list it to add a festive item of clothing or jewellery during your commute, it could be simply wearing a Christmas tie for work or adding some extra sparkle with Christmas earrings. Other ideas include wearing a Christmas Jumper or switching your woolly hat to a Santa hat.
Top 3 Christmas Commute Wearables:
- Christmas Earrings
- Christmas Jumper
- Antlers or Santa Hat
Decorate Your Car
Last but certainly not least, decorate your car inside and out. Not only would you lift your own spirits, but you will light up the face of your fellow drivers and pedestrians as you pass. There are several different ways you can safely decorate your car. Window stickers and car decals can come in a range of styles and sizes, from subtle slogans such as "My Other Car is a Sleigh" to Santa Claus and Snowmen decals.
Our 3 Favourite Ways to Decorate a Car at Christmas:
- Tinsel Wrapped Around the Gearstick
- Sleigh Sticker/Decal on Boot or Back Window
- Small Wreath Attached to Front Grill
If you decide to add some festive cheer to your commute, please remember to do so safely and not in a manner that could cause you to crash, become distracted or distract other road users.
One of the best ways to increase spirit and happiness is to take away and negativity and stress, how can you be angry at the car in front of you when you are singing along to Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" and sipping on your Salted Brownie Hot Chocolate with Extra Cream?
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