1. Bake: You can bake cookies, brownies, a cake, bread, or cupcakes. Or bake something more in the Christmas spirit, like gingerbread man or a panettone. 

From the moment the screen lights up, Zootopia 2 pulls you back into a world that feels non-fiction. The non-stop energy and compassion in the movie make you feel like you’re a part of the creation; especially watching it in 3d. Right away, I recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys animation with action and deeper meaning.

When December rolls in, so do the holiday assignments, the freezing hallways, and the sudden pressure to pretend you’ve been in the holiday spirit since Thanksgiving. Luckily, Christmas movies exist...