8. Add gifts of nature.
- Use leftover greens from your Christmas tree to make a few quick arrangements in simple bowls.
- Place a simple arrangement in a bookcase, on the bath sink, on the kitchen window sill, and on occasional tables.
- Pile pine cones with ornaments and bows in a bowl or basket.
- Gather sprigs of holiday greens together with a bow and hang them from the inside of your windows.
- Decorate your bathroom or kitchen with a small poinsettia.
- Collect branches of evergreen and make a simple swag for your bedroom doors.
- Tie evergreen sprigs onto candles with a pretty ribbon. Add colorful, small ornaments.
9. Add shine and sparkle to everything!
- Sprinkle artificial snow across your tabletop or buffet or on house plants.
- Place shiny ornaments in a clear glass bowl or vase.
- Embellish indoor plants or trees with shiny ornaments.
- Set up a menorah celebrating Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights.
10. Create memories and bring happiness.
- Plan a time in the day when the whole family is home to open the doors of an advent calendar.
- Make a ritual of lighting the Christmas tree each evening.
- Remember friends or acquaintances who cannot go out and offer a small, decorated Christmas tree.
- Make a family time of preparing Christmas or holiday cards, taking a family picture, and addressing the cards. Offer to help a friend who cannot do this task alone.
By keeping things simple, you'll find that you can enjoy the season, the lights, and the traditions with family and friends without getting tired out in the process. Merry Christmas!
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