The holidays meet people in a large variety of ways. Some are stressed while others are excited. Still more are enthusiastic and some are unhappy. The secret to a good holiday is to think about your expectations and ways to make the holiday meaningful for you. It's also important to ignore a lot of the hype related to what the holiday should be like, and instead focus on making the holiday your own.
Possible ingredients to a happy holiday season include the following:
- host friends for a nice dinner or party
- decorate your home
- watch some great movies
- attend a holiday show at the theater
- give gifts to people who really need them
- buy yourself a gift
- get outside and do something athletic
- cozy up and read a good book
- engage in holiday cooking or crafts
- volunteer with a local organization
Don't project your holiday expectations on others--let them create their holiday vibe, and then simply enjoy season.