My Secret Holiday Morning Routine

Early in the morning starting December 1st, before the rest of the house stirs, I rush to my computer with a cup of coffee.

Not to write.

To spend time with my advent calendar from jacquielawson.com.

This tradition started a few years ago when my dad would gift me the advent calendar. This is the second year I had to gift it to myself. But it’s a tradition I love and would hate to miss.

The app has a daily activity to find, games to play, beautiful art and softly playing music, all while depicting Christmas at a location in England. This year the app is set in Sussex.

I love having these few minutes to myself with only the Christmas tree lighting the morning darkness.

Some mornings I’ll add a bit of orange peel and brown sugar to my coffee. Other mornings I’ll have a mocha.

When it’s time for the rest of the house to get up, I’ll close the app, excited to see what tomorrow will bring. and I head to the kitchen where I start breakfast while soft Christmas music plays. (I like Spotify’s “Christmas Peaceful Piano” playlist or “Spa for the Holidays” on the Stingray Music app.) I like calm, cozy mornings. Sets the right tone for the rest of my day.

How do you start your December mornings?