Happy Holidays, Again!
Dec 15th, 2008 by April
Last year, I posted a list of things you could do to make the most of the holiday season. This year, I thought it might be fun to add to the list with some new ideas.
- Spend some time with children. They can be your own children, children in your family (such as nephews and nieces), or children at a local group home. Look online or in your local library for activity ideas. (For example, you could spend an afternoon building a gingerbread house together.)
- Think of someone who could really use some company. It might be your widowed grandmother who is still grieving her loss, or a disabled neighbor who has no family. Call them up and ask if you can stop by and see them for a few hours. Bring them some treats or simply have a cup of coffee or tea with them. People who are lonely will welcome your presence - it is often the best gift.
- Attend a service at a religious institution you have never been to before - a mosque, a synagogue or a church. (This one requires an open mind, but it will be memorable and you will learn and experience a lot!)
- Send a holiday letter to your extended family. This may be viewed as an archaic custom, especially with email and phone communication so popular, but you might enjoy sitting down to let the people you love know what is new in your life, as well as wish them much happiness in theirs. Besides, it is always fun for people of all ages to receive mail.
Any other ideas? Comment with them below.