Just pick up a mini Christmas tree and a few ornaments, then decorate and display your Charlie Brown-ish tree where you can see it. It'll look so cute, and you'll

have a holly jolly holiday! 

Who cares if you weren't blessed with a good singing voice? Don't you know that "the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear?" Round

up a few friends and hit the halls of your campus singing fa la la la la until everyone else joins in!

If you can't open presents at home with your family, there's always the option of doing a secret Santa gift exchange with friends or roommates at school. You can agree

on a small budget, share your wish lists with each other, and open your gifts together Christmas morning!

No, you are not too old to visit Santa and take a picture with him. Never! A trip to see Santa will put a smile on your face and the

holiday spirit in your soul. You need to be surrounded by Christmas in as many ways possible, and Santa definitely fits the bill.

Want to know a secret? When you tell people you have cookies, they will want to be your friend. So if you're worried about making new friends over Christmas break,

bake a batch of yummy cookies and offer them to others who are also spending the holiday away from loved ones.

Obviously if there is no snow on your campus, you can't build a snowman. But if you do luck out and wake up to a white Christmas, build a little

frosty friend for yourself. Get creative with how you "style" him, and snap a photo to share with your family back home.

One way to combat boredom and keep your mind on the positive is to stay busy with a project. Check Pinterest for DIY Christmas ornament ideas, and then get to

work making one. Mark the date on it and hang it on your tree every year as a reminder of how you survived Christmas on your own.

If you're not sure what a live nativity is, it's basically where actors put together a live show that tells the story of Jesus' birth. Many schools and churches have

live nativities, and attending one is a great way to support your community. 

Hopefully there's a place or two for you to go see awesome Christmas light displays. Whether you walk or drive, take a few friends along to marvel at the colors

and designs. This is sure to put you in a festive mood!

Because duh. Elf is like, the best Christmas movie ever! Who better to spend Christmas with than the one who spreads Christmas cheer everywhere he goes? You could be really

brave and even try maple syrup on spaghetti while you watch...