Tag: holiday season

The holiday season is undeniably the all-time season for gift giving. Yet the magical part of the holiday season has less to do with presents, and far more with the intangibles; the love, joy and happiness we feel as we come together with family and friends.

So what if, this holiday season, you focus more on the intangible gifts?

Sometimes, it's easy to have something very special to be grateful for: like 8-year-old Johnny Cole, who finally was able to ride a bike by himself and join his family on the bike path.

Holidays can be stressful. If you’ve lost a loved one, they can seem impossible. While the world is celebrating, you’re hurting. Your heart is broken, but life appears to be blazing forward as if nothing happened. Perhaps you feel a little like Glenn and Connie.

"Christmas? Thanksgiving was an emotional nightmare. Can’t we just skip it this year?Where’s the Grinch when you need him?" Glenn asked.

As soon as autumn comes, people's thoughts begin to shift to the holidays, and sometimes those thoughts are accompanied by difficult emotions such as depression, frustration, and anxiety. For some, the holidays conjure up unpleasant associations, such as the first event without Grandma there, or prickly family get-togethers. Then there are financial worries, the pressure to come up with gift ideas, dealing with school kids on vacation, to-do lists, and much more.

We all love the sparkle and beauty of the winter holidays, yet this special season isn’t just about trimming the tree, eating sumptuous foods, and opening beautifully wrapped gifts. With romance in the air and warm fires aglow, there’s no time like the holiday season to spice things up!

The hustle and bustle of the season can be a bit tiring at times, so it’s extra important to slow down to share some precious moments with your darling. Pare down the shopping list, decline an invitation to a party or two, and heat up the house with your own holiday magic!