Christmas thoughts quotes

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◆ Give an anonymous gift of money to someone who has been laid off.

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◆ Try at least one new Christmas recipe and one new decorating idea.

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◆ Purchase a special Christmas sweater and wear it often.

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◆ Tie jingle bells on your kid's shoelaces.

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◆ When you think you have enough lights on your tree, add two more strands.

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◆ Make an effort to attend every Christmas party you're invited to, even if you can only stay a few minutes.

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◆ Adopt a needy family for the holidays. Let members of your family buy a present for the person closest to their own age.

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◆ Fill your house with the holiday fragrance of cloves, orange peel, and cinnamon sticks simmering on the kitchen stove.

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◆ Don't despair if you are short of cash. Be creative. Looking back, you'll discover that the Christmases when you had the least money were the ones that left you with the best memories.

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◆ Be the first to wish everyone you meet a Merry Christmas.

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◆ Don't count calories from December 15th through January 2nd.

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◆ Mend a broken relationship with someone during the holidays.

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◆ Take a basket of goodies to a notoriously grumpy neighbor.

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◆ Don't schedule yourself too tightly during the holidays. Before making an appointment, ask yourself, 'Can this wait until after Christmas?'

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◆ Take a holiday family photograph each year in the same spot, such as by a favorite tree in your yard. In years to come, you'll have a wonderful record of the growth of your family, as well as of the tree.

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