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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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