Greetings!
Love. Hope. Wonder. Joy. Grace. Faith. Light. Winter holiday traditions differ between religions, but most have these ideas/ideals at their core.
Sometimes the pressure to have a "perfect" holiday (parties, family gatherings, gift exchanges, decorations, etc.) can seem overwhelming and cause undue stress and anxiety. Remember, the holiday will come, perfect or not. The meaning of the holiday won't change, and it is the MEANING of the holiday which is truly important.
I would encourage everyone to help another human being through simple acts of kindness. Carry a grocery bag for someone having trouble. Shovel a walkway for an elderly neighbor. Call and check in with someone you haven't seen in a while. Give a compliment to someone. Make a simple craft and give it to a stranger. A connection with another person, along with a smile and/or words of encouragement, just might be the miracle someone is waiting for.
Love and light to you all this holiday season.
-Carrie
