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For many people, the few days before Christmas can be the most stressful time of year. In order to help keep yourself cool, calm, and collected, keep Jesus in mind, following these few tips:

1. Don’t get so caught up in gift-giving that you forget the greatest gift of all. The best gift you can give someone is time together to reflect on the birth of Jesus. If you aren’t religious, simply apply this by just spending time with family and friends. If you have a variety of people that you want to visit during the holiday season to exhange gifts, consider instead spending the day quietly with your immediate family and planning an after-Christmas party for everyone the following weekend.

2. Schedule time for prayer. Again, if you are not relgious, you can still apply this tip–simply schedule time for relaxation. This can be in the form of a holiday church service or you can do simple things around the house like taking a long bubble bath. Full house this holiday season? Take the dog for a run to clear your mind and talk to God.

3. Remember that it’s not all up to you. God doesn’t want us to full lonely or overwhelmed. Christmas is a celebration! Instead of cooking a large meal yourself, invite each gues to bring a dish. If you can’t find the perfect gift for someone, ask you significant other or a friend for help with the idea. When you need help, ask God and ask others.

4. Remember those less fortunate. Giving to charity is a great idea, espeically around the holiday season. See one blogger’s idea regarding this here. Donating to charity, either with time or money, can help put things in perspective for you–why should you be upset over something as small as having to see your mother-in-law for the day when people are without food and shelter this Christmas?

Happy Holidays, dear readers.

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Posted in Holidays on December 23rd, 2006

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