Go caroling with the family.
Not only will you warm the hearts of neighborhood friends when you show up on their doorsteps, you'll also give yourself a nice, low-impact workout from walking the neighborhood while energetically singing.

Take time out to snuggle up with family members and gaze into the fire.
You'll have a chance to share a personal moment with the ones you love as well as experience the relaxing benefits of quiet meditation.

Toast the season with mulled apple cider instead of eggnog.
You can toast more good things more often when you replace high-fat, high-cholesterol eggnog with apple cider laced with nutmeg and cinnamon. Add a lemon slice for extra pizazz.

Go dancing.
Whether it's country line dancing, the waltz, the jitterbug or a current dance craze, get your pulse moving to the beat of the music. It doesn't matter whether you're in a chandeliered ballroom or in the kitchen, grab your partner and enjoy the exercise.

Make popcorn garlands for the birds.
Just pop your popcorn without oil for a healthy treat for the birds as well as you. Then gather family and friends together to make treats for all your feathered friends. Hint: Pop the popcorn a day early – it's easier to string when it's a little stale.

Avoid holiday parking jams — park at the far end of store parking lots.
Avoid the tension and frustration of searching for a close parking space. Enjoy a brisk walk across the parking lot in the same time. Get into the store quicker than if you kept cruising the lot.

Visit a homeless shelter and read holiday stories aloud.
There are many places where people feel particularly lost or alone during the holidays. Share your time and a heart-warming story. Take deep breaths and speak up to really use your lungs.

Take a walk to see the holiday decorations.
Whether they're in store windows or around the neighborhood, take a tour of the brightly lit decorations in your area. Make your rounds with lots of company — the more you talk when you walk, the better the exercise, and the more fun you'll have.

Give a tree decorating party.
Get people together to help decorate the tree, or even the whole house. You spread the work around, and when your hands are busy you're less likely to pop those holiday treats into your mouth. In fact, organize a whole group of friends to help each other decorate. It's a great way to socialize and get your home in holiday dress at the same time.

Bake cookies with the family, then give them away.
Time spent together in a warm kitchen, surrounded by holiday scents is sure to put everyone in a bright, holiday spirit. Then, after a taste or two, package up your fresh-baked goodies and take them to some place like a shelter for abused women or runaway kids, or your local police or fire station.