A Different Kind of Christmas
Remember the good old days when everything came together for Christmas.
All seemed to fall into place including the preparation, decorations, friends, family, and food. The celebrations made for a perfect holiday.
This year will not be the same. Whether it is because of the pandemic, or a family member with chronic illness, special needs, or dementia, this Christmas season will not replicate the fond memories of the past.
It is time to create new memories.
If this is going to be a different kind of Christmas, why not make the best of it. Adjust expectations and cater to your loved one’s needs.
One idea is to stretch out the season over a number of days. Instead of everything happening on Christmas day, schedule several more manageable events and activities like the following:
Tree Shopping Decorate the Tree
Family Visits Gift Exchange
Go See Christmas Lights Bake Christmas Cookies
Watch a Holiday Movie Enjoy Hot Coco
Listen to Christmas Music Sing Christmas Carols
Send Christmas Cards Go Christmas Shopping
Have a Special Dinner Enjoy a Pizza Lunch
Attend a Church Service Watch a Christmas Special
As things become more hectic, please be flexible. Give yourself grace. Take time to enjoy the season for what it truly is, the celebrations of the birth of Jesus Christ. Enjoy!
Tell me what you think below and please join me every day as we pray for wisdom by taking part in the Wisdom Prayer Challenge.
