How do you get ready for the Holidays?

karen700

Getting ready for Christmas begins day after Thanksgiving, but not in the usual way. There is no shopping or fighting crowds/cars/people. I began my "get in the holiday spirit" about 12 years ago, by making a concentrated effort to go mindfully and purposefully day by day. To make all those around me smile (or moan in dread!)... I start wearing Santa hats!!!... different one for every day thru Christmas!! I will have ring around the head for the New Year, but...oh, well!! I begin writing a note in each Christmas card I send, letting that person or organization how much they mean to me for what they do or represent. I find a 24 hour Christmas music station!! LOL 
What are somethings that y'all do?

Sue_C

@karen700, wow do you really have that many Santa hats? Very festive!
I like your idea to write a note in your cards, I'm sure people appreciate it very much.

karen700

I try to purchase 1 or 2 yearly...and yes....I have ALOT of hats! Good thing I'm in the storage business! Gifts from co-workers normally keeps me in flush supply. LOL

Aretta

At my house we drink hot cocoa with tiny marshmellows and put up the tree.  It is not Christmas till the cocoa is drank!

storagestation603

Well I'm probably one of the crazy ones, lol. I start Christmas shopping in June...We like to make sure our Parents (in-laws included), Nieces & Nephews have a great Christmas. We cant afford the latest and greatest; but We try and make sure they have a good Christmas. A HUGE Thanksgiving Meal. Take pictures and make Christmas cards to send to family, friends & co-workers. Decorating the tree listening to Christmas CD's. Eating candy canes & Drinking cocoa. Wrapping Gifts. Decorating the Office. Visiting Family. 

Sue_C

storagestation603 said:

Well I'm probably one of the crazy ones, lol. I start Christmas shopping in June..

Not crazy @storagestation603, just smart!