""For somehow not only at Christmas but all the long year through, the joy that you give to others is the joy that comes back to you." - John Greenleaf Whittier"
12 Meaningful Christmas Traditions To Start This Year
"Let’s be real — Christmas comes with a lot of traditions. And by traditions, sometimes we mean — baggage. The holidays can be cozy and warm and filled with love. But they can also be overwhelming, exhausting, and sometimes kind of sad.
The expectations of the season can also add a ton of pressure. You’re supposed to have time to not only think of thoughtful presents, but also brave the scary, jam-packed stores to go and buy them. You’re supposed to make your grandma’s cherished holiday recipe (that just so happens to take half the day to make.) And you’re supposed to be happy and grateful the entire time — even when you receive lottery scratch cards from your Dad, when you gifted him a personalized luxury watch.
But rather than getting caught up in what Christmas is supposed to be or the baggage of what it has been in the past, maybe this year, you slow down, reset, and start creating traditions that do work for you and your chosen family.
Traditions don’t need to be stressful or perfect — they can be whatever you and yours want them to be. Here’s a list of twelve simple and fun traditions that hopefully will help bring you some warm, gooey feelings this holiday season. Let’s unwrap them!" [Read Article]
The expectations of the season can also add a ton of pressure. You’re supposed to have time to not only think of thoughtful presents, but also brave the scary, jam-packed stores to go and buy them. You’re supposed to make your grandma’s cherished holiday recipe (that just so happens to take half the day to make.) And you’re supposed to be happy and grateful the entire time — even when you receive lottery scratch cards from your Dad, when you gifted him a personalized luxury watch.
But rather than getting caught up in what Christmas is supposed to be or the baggage of what it has been in the past, maybe this year, you slow down, reset, and start creating traditions that do work for you and your chosen family.
Traditions don’t need to be stressful or perfect — they can be whatever you and yours want them to be. Here’s a list of twelve simple and fun traditions that hopefully will help bring you some warm, gooey feelings this holiday season. Let’s unwrap them!" [Read Article]
Reading Corner
Kindful Kids Editors
Title: The Christmas Eve Tree
By: Delia Huddy
Ages: 4-8
"When the ugly little fir tree is taken to the city, no one wants to buy him; they prefer the big tall trees. But a homeless boy asks the shopkeeper if he can take the tree, and down by the river in a cardboard box, decorated with a few candles, the tree finds itself at the centre of a magical Christmas Eve it will never forget. A heartwarming Christmas tale with a classic feel and a modern theme at its heart." - Publisher
By: Delia Huddy
Ages: 4-8
"When the ugly little fir tree is taken to the city, no one wants to buy him; they prefer the big tall trees. But a homeless boy asks the shopkeeper if he can take the tree, and down by the river in a cardboard box, decorated with a few candles, the tree finds itself at the centre of a magical Christmas Eve it will never forget. A heartwarming Christmas tale with a classic feel and a modern theme at its heart." - Publisher
Be the Change
Start a new family tradition that involves giving of yourself to others this year! Choose an idea from this week's featured article or consult your family and come up with your own!
