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Sweeten the deal. Part of the fun of seeing a show is making a big day or night of it. If you're attending an afternoon show, consider meeting prior to the show for lunch at an eatery near the venue or stopping off after the show for a nice cup of coffee or cocoa. If it's an evening event, perhaps plan to gussy yourselves up a bit and then head out for a nice dinner or drink before or after the show. The experience of the show itself can only be improved with a bit of good food and drink.
Soak in the sights and sounds; savor. They say one of the stronger triggers for a memory is in sound. I think this is absolutely true, as I still get taken back to a particularly rigorous tree-trimming session when I was 8 every time I hear the Chipmunks' Christmas album, a post-kindergarten class visit with Santa at my daycare center is always conjured up when I hear "Up On the Rooftop," and I'm reminded of a relaxing Christmas at home sophomore year of high school when I hear the score from Home Alone. The "sounds of the season" is a popular phrase for a good reason. So, really stop and listen to the show. Even sing along with the songs you know if you're so inclined (I learned this uninhibited trait from my freshman-year roommate, Sarah, who sang along with The Graduate at an on-campus viewing of the flick). Occasionally glance at your fellow audience members and take in how pleased they are by the show. Let loose and enjoy yourself! You will be sure to look forward for next year's holiday shows before this year's are even over. Happy caroling!
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