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Some people argue that it’s never too early to start planning for Christmas, even though the decorations have only just been put away from the last festive splurge. If you’re one of them your preparations will be well under way already.

However, most people are so glad to see the back of Christmas that they really don’t want to countenance planning another orgy of food and drink over-indulgence so soon. Others are canny enough to have already snapped up almost everything they need for Christmas 2008. In amongst all the Boxing Day sales there would have been plenty of half-price or even better deals on Christmas cards and decorations; all eagerly snapped up and stored by those canny souls who always prepare well in advance. Read the rest of this entry »

One of Santa’s favorite traditions around Christmas time—and surely a favorite tradition of men everywhere during Christmas —is that of mistletoe. When a man catches his wife or special someone under the mistletoe, he gets to plant a kiss on her. Of course, with all other Christmas traditions, this wonderful habit is almost as old as the snow that falls around Christmas time. Read the rest of this entry »

Christmas is a tradition and for many Christmas holds many memories and represents a families origins and roots. You can create a personal Christmas tradition by personalizing your Christmas tree.

The internet has wonderful insights on Christmas decorations including facts like the Christmas markets first began in the 16th century. Dream about how you would like to personalize your tree. Think what would reflect you and your family.

1. If you know your heritage then perhaps you would like to reflect your origins and use decorations that reflect your heritage. Read the rest of this entry »

Likely you are knee-deep in planning all of your Christmas activities
just about now.  The difference this year is that you have a new baby
to worry about and along with that comes new concerns.  Will all of
this Christmas rush be too much excitement for her to handle?  How
will you possibly get all of your holiday errands completed like
shopping, baking and decorating while you are balancing feedings, naps
and baby care?  It can all be so overwhelming that it sucks all the
fun out of the holiday season. Read the rest of this entry »

A long road before me, on I81
A long week behind me, when Friday is done

The highway that takes me to friends near and far,
The highway, my driveway, at home in my car Read the rest of this entry »

Over the past several years, I have been often disgusted at the focus on gifts and gift giving. I have seen friends or family’s satisfaction be directly related to the quality or quantity of gifts. I’ve listened to people carry on about what they are getting others as if it was a badge of honor and the judgment they’ve given you when you aren’t doing the same.

It became nothing more than a grand production of purchasing for the sake of purchasing. Do we honestly need more things? Some justify it because they feel it’s the “thought” that counts when you give a gift. Do we truly think that having more stuff means people love and care about you more? Should our affection and friendship be contingent upon what people give you during the holidays? Have we become that shallow? Read the rest of this entry »

When I was a little girl, I remember reading “Mr Willowby’s Christmas Tree” by Robert Berry. First published in 1963, this story is lovely tale about how a Christmas tree was too too tall and tossed aside. Throughout the story, many people and creatures found this little discarded tree, provided a home for it but once, chopped it as it too tall for their homes. In the end, a mouse who lived in Mr Wallowby’s house was thrilled to have a tree for Christmas just like Mr Wallowby! Read the rest of this entry »

A long road before me, on I81
A long week behind me, when Friday is done

The highway that takes me to friends near and far,
The highway, my driveway, at home in my car

My house is still hours away in the gloom
My house, it stands empty, no light in the room Read the rest of this entry »

It is Christmas, the best time of the year to revel, to renew our spirits and make exciting plans for the coming year. The long awaited season has arrived to revive relationships and enjoy the company of the children, spouse and the rest of the family. And home is where the heart is specially, in this wonderful season of sharing joy.

With Christmas merriment our souls get livened up. And our minds being in such a tuned up get in to a ready state to create and take on New Year .Resolutions. Life is a decision! A new decision can make a new life. Thus, a good decision can lead to fulfillment of life. The life-fulfillment means being able get what you want to have. Then you can ‘have more, do more to others, love more and laugh more and more’. Such a decision, to achieve life-fulfillment is an ideal New Year Resolution, because every one of us dreams of a satisfied, contented, successful and happy life. Read the rest of this entry »

While waiting for the wonderful Christmas holiday, you can always spend some relaxing time by decorating your home. You will see that this activity can be a great stress relief therapy. Art therapy to be more precise is one of the best ways to fight stress. Moreover, the Christmas holiday, asides its religious meaning, it has a healing power: it’s a day of forgiveness and sharing. Read the rest of this entry »