Christmas Date: Say No to Crowds—3 Warm Scenes That Touch the Heart

Don’t want to wait in line at the mall? You can plan it like this: Cook a Christmas meal together at home—even if it’s just simple pasta and mulled wine, the atmosphere will be perfect; Go to a 24-hour bookstore, pick a book you both like, and share your thoughts while reading; Find a small tavern with a fireplace, order two specialty drinks, and chat while listening to music—it’s warm and healing.