The holidays are suppose to be peaceful and are suppose to be about family and friends getting together. Here are some simple suggestions to make the holidays fun and take the stress out of some of the major upcoming holidays.
1. First and foremost, turkey or tofuturkey does not to be eaten at Thanksgiving and Christmas, besides not everyone likes traditional foods. You may want to try for one of the holidays which we have tried and it was a hit was to do a theme or cultural meal, such as:
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1. First and foremost, turkey or tofuturkey does not to be eaten at Thanksgiving and Christmas, besides not everyone likes traditional foods. You may want to try for one of the holidays which we have tried and it was a hit was to do a theme or cultural meal, such as:
- Mexican Fiesta
- Italian Dinner
- Carribean Feast
- Etc.
2. Make your dinner a potluck.
- Ask what each adult or family/couple is able to bring and tell them how many to prepare for so the main person can enjoy the holiday as well. :-)
- Important to ask what a person is able to bring because everyone's finances are different.
- If someone is unable to bring anything, let them know they are still more than welcome to come.
3. Plan fun activities.
- Interactive games as charades
- Going in the community and assisting with organizations that help the less fortunate.
4. With gift giving, exchange names and set a general price range for gifts.
- Have children exchange children's names with other children and adults with adults and/or teens
- Teach children how to say thank you for what is given by adults being an example. (Nothing tees me off more than people who are ungrateful).:-(
5. Have a family/friend session where each member shares what they are thankful for:
- Builds comraderie and intimacy within the group
6. Parents beneficial to set a monetary limit for your child (and/or others) and maybe get them one thing that they want and the other is up to your finances.
- Beneficial to teach them to get something for someone else as well, great if it could be from their allowance so they will understand the value and the nature of giving.
- Adults tend to overbuy for their children to see their expressions on Christmas Day but often by the next week, the child is normally playing back with their old toys....the thrill is gone unless it is a new gaming system. :-)
- If you expect your child to expect a lot of Christmas, you will teach them to be disappointed when tough time comes. Besides, ask yourself, what is the true meaning of any of the holidays?
Hope these were helpful! Feel free to comment. :-)
Yours Truly! The lady who thinks deeply and loves life and others with much compassion.
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