Happy December is Here

… my favorite month of the year.

Let it snow - 2011 Carrie ©

Nothing can beat the sights, smells and sounds of Christmas.

Here’s how to have a happy December.

• Dance to the music – put on the  Bony M Christmas CD and dance.
• String up some lights and leave them on during the day. Pick your favorite color. The color that makes you feel “happy” and instills anticipation.
• Plan an Advent evening with some friends.  Have dinner and light the candles.
• Keep gift giving to a minimum. Set aside your Christmas budget and stick with it.
• If you give a gift, make it a meaningful one.
• Don’t use your credit card.
• On December 24th take the family and attend a Christmas candlelight service.
• If it snows, play in it.
•  Make home made apple cider
• Make Christmas cards and give them to your neighbors.
• Smell up the house with baking. Make cookies and give some to a neighbor.
• Watch “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
• Watch Christmas classics .

Homemade Nativity Scene we made in 1984. We still use it today - 2011 Carrie ©

Do you have a “how to be happy this December” suggestion?

What’s your favorite Christmas Classic?

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