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Section I:  The Preliminaries

  

The end-of-the-year holidays, whether they begin with a bang or an easing-in, usually crescendo steadily once you notice that the preparations have begun. We tend to get pulled along as with an ocean tide - maybe gently at first, probably more insistently as the new year approaches.

Sometimes we wonder what it's all for; maybe we're fickle in our appreciation-cum-irritation... which may even turn into feeling positively harried by it all. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to relax into the holiday season and enjoy the celebrations, the communing that should go along with the giving and receiving?

Following are some thoughts on how to back away from unthinking traditions and explore the more vital, and inspired (also inspirational), aspects of holiday observances. Because after all, it's your holiday, too... if you choose to, and however you choose to make it yours.

Got a problem with some facet of the holiday season? ...See if there's a work-around in the next few sections:

(Sometimes the solution is just a matter of turning to look at the dilemma from another angle. If the absolute right idea for you and your situation isn't here, at least I hope you might be stirred to keep turning the problem until a better option comes to mind.)

Then look for ideas on other-than-traditional ways of handling...

And finally, while we're on the subject of holiday season decorating, there's:

(After that, we'll go on to the gifts - about giving special gifts; and lots of special gift ideas to ignite your imagination!)
    

  

  

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