Christmas comes to our doorway once every year. It is a time to commemorate the birth of Christ, give gifts and spread the Love to all of our loved ones during the holiday season when everyone are available to catch up...
This is very common in South East Asia. It is really difficult to meet and missing loved ones have become a common culture. With the everyday chores and responsibilities, it is never ending. Still there will be a handful of them not willing to leave their work to get into the arms of whom they love.
I have figured out some ways where you can still think again on spending your time with your loved ones this Christmas.
CLEAR YOUR WORKLOAD... NOW!!
Most of the people out there are always loaded with tasks, chores, work, responsibilities and so much more events that can distract them from what is more important. If you already have a whole pile of tasks that needs to be settled by the end of the year, then START clearing them now. Do it now... DON'T PROCRASTINATE... It will only bring your whole self down.
START PURCHASING YOUR GIFTS AND PRESENTS
This will be a right time to start purchasing those gifts and presents that you would like to give your family and friends who matter to you. This is relevant to those who are feeling that there wouldn't be enough time to purchase during the Season in December. It is also very intelligent of you to do so for those who are having heavy responsibilities and it is challenging to use your one month salary at a blow just to buy gifts and it will be taxing you a lot. So, what are you waiting for? There are many discounts and sales already on the go now..
START CLEANING YOUR HOME
Cleaning is just like spring on our side. With the busy environment we are in, cleaning is not a good word to say or even practice. Everyday we are seeing dust on the cupboards and even the store room.. Eeemmmm..... I think it will be good to start cleaning now in bits. If you do so, you will be done cleaning by Christmas which saves you lots of time as not having to do all in one go and still get tired.
ONE STEP AWAY FROM DECORATING YOUR HOME
I always love this part of the whole season. Putting up the tree and decorating them with your kids, its just a tale for some. As for me, it is a lifetime memory. Always take the initiative to start decorating at the beginning of the Season. You don't want to miss out the fun. Do you? With the cleaning of the workload and your home, you just gave yourself time and pleasure to enjoy decorating your home. Its a sport to do so especially when your family is all working on making the season going.
GET YOUR LEAVE APPROVED
This is really an important action that needs to be taken by those working out there. Get your leave forms, fill them up and get the needed approvals. Here at my place, when it is holidays, getting approval for holidays can be a little difficult when it is more to first come first serve basis. So, don't procrastinate time as this is the most important step to take, especially when you know everyone is competing to get that leave approved by the higher management.
COOK YOUR FOOD
It is really a positive gesture to be able to have meals with your family from the ingredients from your kitchen. It will be great to get busy with your family of two, three and even more in the kitchen early in the morning washing the cups and plates, rinsing the vegetables and chicken or maybe even turkey for bigger volume families. It will be a little hassle for sure. My advice, always think on the bright side. It is your family after all.
SOCIAL DISTANCING......
It is Christmas and it is lovely to be with your loved ones. It is actually nice to be out of the house once a while to view and celebrate Christmas by having a walk down the mall and get the photoshoots you want with all those fabulous decorations. Not so recommended during this COVID time, but you can have a glance of all that is around. How will the malls be this season of the year? Any guesses there??
DECORATE TO IMPRESS
With the unforeseen circumstances, it is really a big deal for your loved ones to get the season going. Decorate your home with the finest decorations. You can make your own decorations using items you are not going to use anymore. You can visit the youtube and many other online sites to get your decorations done. Never forget those frosty songs that can build up your spirit to keep Christmas going on its heels.
SHOP YOUR GIFTS
Its a time of giving, so get the gifts your loved ones ever wanted. Try looking out for the sales that are rampantly exercised at malls and even then, due to the current COVID, you can even hunt down the online sales that can save you your energy and health.
CELEBRATE
Many wait for the eve of Christmas to celebrate by going to church. Once back, it is a must to sleep late to allow the Christmas spirit luring in the air. Well, it is best to start on the first day of the month of December. Call your long lost friends and relatives and tell them how much you miss them. It is a good way to start absorbing the Christmas spirit in you and your home. Start decorating from the kitchen. You need to allow the kitchen to be the first to taste Christmas if you want your recipes to fill the way.
THE AWAITED DAY
Remember to put your gifts below the tree and get those loved ones come in to get their presents. You can even think of getting nice old socks and sacks that you are not using anymore. Well, just make sure they are clean and hygiene.... :). You can even play a game where you get them to search for their presents by giving them clues on where it can be or how their gifts look like... Make it fun... it's worth the try.
They are just the tips that can bring a difference this Christmas season. More coming up.
Looking forward to your comments on what you will be doing this Christmas.
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