Awaken Your Christmas Spirit

By Cheryl Wilms

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Christmas is a time of year where we get together with our friends, family, and loved ones. Houses are lit up with beautiful lights, a gorgeous tree decorated with family creations and memories, the house smelling of turkey, and the sounds of laughter and great conversation. Christmas can be such a warm time of year, even when it is cold outside.

For some however, the holiday season can be a difficult time, depending on their current life situation and mindset. Some may view the holiday season as stressful and expensive in which can create negative emotions in a time where positive emotions are needed.

During the winter season, for most, is a time of cold weather, lack of color, a reduction in Vitamin D, therefore an increase of depression can be more likely. Christmas is a time where society brings light and warmth in the cold months to raise spirits higher. The lights people string up on their houses bring color to the outdoors, the gifts are a reminder to still continue giving for the purpose of stimulating them during the colder months when they otherwise cannot spend the time outdoors that they are normally accustomed to.

10 Ways to get in the Christmas Spirit:

1. Go sit on Santas knee

2. Go toboggoning and bring some hot chocolate and marshmallows.

3. Make a gingerbread house

4. Make a Christmas Ornament

5. Donate to your favorite Christmas charity and Good Will

6. Go to a Christmas play

7. Play Christmas music in your car

8. Make your own Christmas cards

9. Wear Christmas colors

10. Wish everyone you see a Happy Holiday

During the Christmas season, do what you can do to lift your spirits and enjoy the true meaning of the holiday. Allow yourself to immerse yourself in the true meaning of Christmas. May you all have a wonderful and enjoyable holiday.