How to Feel Christmas Spirit

Is your Christmas spirit flagging? Someone you're close to have a bah humbug attitude? Perhaps money is tight or a job is threatened. Whatever your situation, it is not only possible to hold onto your Christmas spirit, It's probable that you will bring it to a new all time high with these tips. Here's how.

Instructions

1. Think of what you love about Christmas. Is it new fallen snow that takes your breath away? Is it the holiday lights in all colors or the elegant, funny, or tacky Christmas decorations that adorn your neighborhood? Maybe it's the smell of a real tree or the thoughts of new recipes you will create to celebrate the season. Really think about what it is that you truly love about Christmas and bring it to life in your mind.

2. The next time you're out Christmas shopping; look into the eyes of the Salvation Army bell ringer when you put money in the kettle. Wish him or her a Merry Christmas with a smile.

3. At some point when you're all alone in your day, put on your favorite Christmas music. It may be one song, or a whole CD. Play it, sing it, revel in it. Silent Night is particularly inspiring when you need to try to hold onto, or revive, your Christmas spirit.

4. Take a break from the news. Newspapers and tv news shows are not exactly inspiring when economic times are tough, bad weather causes accidents to happen, and emotions are riding high during the holiday season.

5. Donate food or warm clothing to your local homeless shelter or food cupboard. Hand your items to a real person, say Merry Christmas, and take note of how it feels to give from your heart to people who likely don't have nearly as much as you do.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't let anyone, or anything, bring you down. Christmas is a magical time when people smile for no reason, hold doors open, and make contact with people they seldom see. Let it's magic work for you.

Resources

• Giving to the Salvation Army