After a full week of dreaming, reflecting, planning, and thinking about the kind of season we want to create, I thought today would be a good day to keep things light and fun.
So instead of a deep post, let’s play a little Fall and Holiday This or That.
Because sometimes preparing for the season isn’t only about lists, goals, or practical steps.
Sometimes it’s also about noticing what lights you up.
What feels cozy to you.
What kind of little seasonal pleasures make you smile.
What your personal version of fall and holiday magic actually looks like.
And honestly? This kind of thing is fun.
So grab your mental clipboard, a journal, or just play along in your head.
Fall and Holiday This or That
1. Pumpkin patch or Christmas tree farm?
2. Apple cider or hot cocoa?
3. Halloween movies or Christmas movies?
4. Pumpkin pie or pecan pie?
5. Cozy blanket or fuzzy socks?
6. Trick-or-treat night or Christmas Eve?
7. Fall candles or Christmas candles?
8. Carving pumpkins or decorating the tree?
9. Candy corn or peppermint bark?
10. Scary stories or Hallmark-style holiday romance?
11. Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas dinner?
12. Sweaters or Christmas pajamas?
13. Bonfires or twinkle lights?
14. Fall leaves or Christmas lights?
15. Haunted house or holiday home tour?
16. Caramel apples or Christmas cookies?
17. September decor or wait until October?
18. Shop early or shop last minute?
19. Quiet cozy night in or festive holiday gathering?
20. Homemade gifts or store-bought gifts?
21. Pumpkin spice or peppermint mocha?
22. Autumn playlist or Christmas playlist?
23. Thanksgiving leftovers or Christmas morning breakfast?
24. Rustic fall decor or glam holiday decor?
25. A peaceful season or a packed full season?
The Real Fun Part
One reason I love little games like this is because they tell you something.
Not just what you “like,” but what kind of energy you naturally lean toward.
Maybe your answers say:
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I want the season to feel cozy and simple.
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I want it to feel warm and nostalgic.
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I want it to feel festive and social.
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I want it to feel peaceful and homey.
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I want more quiet magic and less pressure.
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I want more beauty, more softness, and more fun.
Sometimes the little preferences reveal the bigger desires.
And that’s part of what this Holiday Soft Launch is all about.
Not forcing a perfect holiday season.
Just noticing what kind of season feels like you.
Make It Personal
If you want to take this one step further, pick your top 5 favorite answers and ask yourself:
What do my choices say about the kind of fall and holiday season I want this year?
For example:
If you picked cozy blanket, hot cocoa, quiet nights in, Christmas movies, and twinkle lights… maybe you are craving a softer, slower, more peaceful season.
If you picked festive gatherings, decorating, tree farms, Christmas music, and holiday dinners… maybe you are craving warmth, celebration, and togetherness.
There is no wrong answer.
This is just a fun little way to get to know your own seasonal heart.
Your Turn
If you want, answer a few of these in the comments, in your journal, or just for yourself.
You can even do a rapid-fire version and list your favorites.
Here are mine:
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Hot cocoa
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Christmas movies
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Cozy blanket
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Twinkle lights
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Sweaters
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Quiet cozy night in
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Peppermint mocha
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Christmas playlist
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A peaceful season
No surprise there. I’m clearly trying to live inside a soft little seasonal dream world.
And honestly? I support it.
Today’s Prompt
Choose 5 of your favorites from the list above and finish this sentence:
My answers tell me that this year, I want my fall and holiday season to feel…
Let it be fun.
Let it be easy.
Let it be a little glimpse into the kind of magic you’re wanting to create.
Because sometimes the softest kind of preparation starts with something simple:
knowing what you actually like.