Create the Holidays 2021
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Create the Holidays 2021
In 2020 I changed the original name of Create Christmas to Create the Holidays to be more inclusive of other winter holidays celebrated around this time of year.
As someone who celebrates Christmas, there will be a lot of Christmas content as there always has been – and there is plenty from Christmases past too!
But I also want to be able to include recipes, crafts, printables, and other ideas for Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, New Years’, and all the other things celebrated during the winter months.
I have always started this series on 1st December, but it is more realistic to start it on 1st November because we all seem to run out of time the closer it gets to the holidays!
Holiday Ideas 2021
This year’s Holiday ideas can be found below. I’ve broken the list into appetizers, desserts, cocktails & drinks, recipes, free printables, and crafts
You can also check out Create the Holidays from 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, and 2012 for seasonal recipes, fun crafts, and free printables for Christmas and the Holidays!
Holiday Appetizers
- Pistachio and Raisin Goat Cheese Log Appetizer For Holiday Entertaining
- 30-Minute Turkey Stuffed Mushrooms Appetizer (Just 5-Ingredients)
- How To Make A Jalapeño Bacon Cheese Ball Appetizer For Parties
- Brie and Pear Puff Pastry Tart – A Sweet and Savory Dish!
- Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon – Holiday Appetizer Recipe
- Everything But The Bagel Ranch Reindeer Cheese Ball Appetizer Recipe
- 5-Ingredient Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Log Appetizer For the Holidays
- Christmas Brie Crostini Appetizer with Orange-Cranberry Relish
- Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Cups – A Festive Party Appetizer
- Savory Cream Cheese Spread with Warm Cherry Sauce For The Holidays
Holiday Desserts
- Easy Chocolate Peanut Clusters Make A Great Homemade Gift!
- How To Make Peppermint Bark – A Classic Holiday Candy!
- Candied Orange Peels Make A Sweet Festive Homemade Gift
- Instant Pot Chocolate Cheesecake (Gluten-Free Recipe)
- Peanut Butter Salted Caramel Cookies Recipe
- Make Chocolate Almond Buttercrunch Candy For The Holidays
Holiday Cocktails & Drinks
- Adorable Winter Minnie Mouse Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bombs
- Rudolph the Reindeer Spritzer with Bacardi & Ginger Ale
- Refreshing Peppermint Martini Cocktail with Crushed Candy Cane Rim
- Bright Green Grinch Mocktail for Kids – Perfect for the Holidays!
- Fun To Make White Chocolate Snowman Hot Cocoa Bombs
- Delicious Gingerbread Latte Recipe for Cold Winter Nights
- Delicious & Decadent White Chocolate Mocha Recipe
Holiday Recipes
Free Holiday Printables
- Free Printable Reindeer Coloring Pages for Christmas & Winter!
- Free Printable Christmas Nativity Coloring Page for Kids!
- New Years Eve Poster – Free Printable