Ho-ho-ho, who’s ready for the most wonderful time of the year? Christmas isn’t just about getting gifts and eating till you are full. It’s about gathering and sharing precious moments with your family. Seems like you have the same agenda every year, and you would like to add some new flavor? Here are a few ideas of how to make your Christmas really great!

Create the mood with the RAV drum music

Although 2020 was challenging in many senses, it can’t stop us from enjoying the best holiday of the year! What’s the most essential part of the holiday time? It’s the mood! So here are a few great tips for creating a perfect holiday ambient.

Start with the music. Do “Jingle Bells” and “We wish you a Merry Christmas” sound cheesy? Turn on the RAV Vast podcast! It will create a relaxed atmosphere and will work as a perfect background while you are decorating your home.

Would you like to keep your kids busy as well? Ask them to play the RAV Vast in the background to create live music accompaniment. Don’t worry about the music quality. The RAV Vast is harmonious by itself so that even the youngest children can play beautiful music easily.  Mix winter flavored cocktails and enjoy your time with your beloved ones and the cozy sounds of the RAV drum music.

Day X with the RAV drum: how to play it?

How to spend Christmas day? Most of us will probably stay at home for the holidays, so there’s a good reason to think up some enjoyable indoor activities. Home concert after a hearty brunch and gift unwrapping can become a great option! Ask all the guests or family members to prepare a performance for your small home concert. Cover your favorite Christmas songs with the RAV drums. If obstacles limit you in the number of guests you want to invite, you can hop on a video call with relatives and friends (who can also join with their performances).

If belting out holiday tunes during Christmas karaoke is your yearly tradition, you can take this game up a notch by singing a capella with RAV Vast tongue drum or RAV handpan drum accompaniment. You can even write your own Christmas song. If you are not sure what to gift (or you are limited in the budget), recording a song will be a great gift idea.

Don’t forget about yourself

We love holidays for the feeling of joy and happiness. But most of the time, it goes together with stress and anxiety connected with a rush. According to the Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research, 68% of people in America feel fatigued, and 61% notice being extremely stressed during the holiday period.  

To get the best of holidays and not get stuck with negative feelings, take your time for meditation with RAV music, mandala handpan meditation, or simply save at least 15 minutes playing the RAV Vast drum or RAV Pan drum to stay calm and mindful. This will help you to get focused on the most essential thing we get commemorating Christmas – the feel of pure love, unity, and friendship.

Wondering where to buy a handpan or a tongue drum? Check out various drum types available for sale in the RAV’s online store!