Christmas is supposed to be the time for peace, love, and goodwill to all. But with all the stress and commotion of the season, many of us end up feeling like Mr Scrooge rather than Santa Claus.
It's easy to lose focus on the real meaning of Christmas and with that being said, it's difficult for our children to understand the real meaning behind it if we don't teach them properly.
I've always been very fond of the Christmas season. Not so much for the presents as I am for the fondness and attitude that seems to come alive in people and spark a certain sense of the season. It's important that we feel it inside of us as well.
Here are some ideas to get you into the Holiday Spirit:
-Shop early. Nothing wipes away the Christmas spirit like fighting for parking spots and struggling through crowds of Scrooges.
-Wish anyone you might meet or in passing a Happy Holiday. Say it with a smile on your face and a spirit behind your voice.
-Drop spare coins in the Salvation Army buckets. Remember that not everyone is as fortunate and even the smallest contribution assists others in a time of need.
-Play Christmas music throughout your home and while driving the kids around town to view Christmas lights around the neighborhood.
-Watch Christmas movies like "A Christmas Carol" or "It's a Wonderful Life"
-Decorate your home for the holidays
-Make Christmas cookies and give them to neighbors and friends
AND
-Don't spend money than you have available on Christmas presents. The anxiety of "after Christmas bills" can ruin your holiday.
May Peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through!
It's easy to lose focus on the real meaning of Christmas and with that being said, it's difficult for our children to understand the real meaning behind it if we don't teach them properly.
I've always been very fond of the Christmas season. Not so much for the presents as I am for the fondness and attitude that seems to come alive in people and spark a certain sense of the season. It's important that we feel it inside of us as well.
Here are some ideas to get you into the Holiday Spirit:
-Shop early. Nothing wipes away the Christmas spirit like fighting for parking spots and struggling through crowds of Scrooges.
-Wish anyone you might meet or in passing a Happy Holiday. Say it with a smile on your face and a spirit behind your voice.
-Drop spare coins in the Salvation Army buckets. Remember that not everyone is as fortunate and even the smallest contribution assists others in a time of need.
-Play Christmas music throughout your home and while driving the kids around town to view Christmas lights around the neighborhood.
-Watch Christmas movies like "A Christmas Carol" or "It's a Wonderful Life"
-Decorate your home for the holidays
-Make Christmas cookies and give them to neighbors and friends
AND
-Don't spend money than you have available on Christmas presents. The anxiety of "after Christmas bills" can ruin your holiday.
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