Today’s Friday five is a holiday version…
Here are the five things I think you should do – or consider doing -during the holiday season:
- attend a holiday concert. It can be your kid’s high school band concert or a midnight mass carol concert. But the music of the season is special and should be enjoyed.
- Have a gift-wrapping party with your friends. You provide the wrapping, they provide the…wine. LOL
- Play holiday music in your house and the car whenever you are driving. And then, don’t be afraid to sing along, even if people stare at you from other cars. Who cares? You’re in the holiday spirit!
- bake cookies. I routinely make 30 dozen every year to give out to friends and people my husband works with. Your house will smell great and you’ll finally get to use all your baking skills.
- Volunteer. There’s nothing that denoted the holiday spirit than giving back. Ring bells for the Salvation Army. Spend a few hours at your local food bank or soup kitchen. Donate to Toys for Tots or better yet, be a deliverer!
The holiday season is a time of remembrance, giving, and sharing. It’s not just for overeating, getting smashed at parties, and getting presents. Remember that.
Peggy Jaeger, Author 