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Whether or not snow has fallen come December, the warmth and cheer of good tidings appearing about town, the neighbors, in the shops and arriving in the mail by way of the annual Christmas cards sent from friends and family living near and far always wraps me in a figurative hug.
This year, similar to last year, I will be spending Christmas at home in Bend, Oregon, and it is exactly where I want to be. And leading up to the festive day has been and will continue to be sprinkled with intentional activities, pastimes and nibbles that create a festive, cozy atmosphere I feel most fortunate to be able to savor.
Each of us will go through seasons in our lives, stepping out of old chapters and into new ones when we embrace our courage to welcome what is awaiting to be given to us, and such is the case for me that I am delighting in quiet Christmases.
As Nigel Slater eloquently writes in The Christmas Chronicles, in his delicious, image evoking prose, "Christmas is celebrated by Christians and non-Christians alike. It is a cultural event as much as a religious one". I share the rest of the quote in last year's holiday episode - #347 if you want to have a look, but part of why Christmas and the entirety of November and December is treasured by so many is that it is celebrated around the world and it is celebrated by people of a variety of different beliefs or non-beliefs, and that is a reason to smile and appreciate the season all the more.
Perhaps inspired a bit by Beth Kempton's beloved book that I know many TSLL readers have enjoyed and return to reading each November and December, and adding to the list shared last year, episode #347, that included 9 Ways to Savor Christmas at Home, Alone, Simply Luxuriously, I wanted to share today's episode of how to savor a quiet Christmas with as few or as many people as you desire, and reveal how these thoughtful ways to enjoy this special time of year, while not extravagant, complex or even requiring money, can bring a deep richness to the season, making it all the more special.
Let's take a look at the list.
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145: Responding vs. Reacting: The Difference
144: 20 Ways to Incorporate Your Love for the French Culture into Your Everyday
143: Examining the Benefits of Self-Awareness
142: 9 Reasons Owning Your Style Will Change Your Life
141: Taking a Risk In Order to Have It All: Author Isabelle LaFleche
Emotional Intelligence: A Crucial Tool for Enhanced Quality in Work and Life
139: An Everyday Necessity: Deliberate Rest
Money: How to Know If You Have Enough
137: Welcoming the Quality in 2017, One Month at a Time
136: Learn How to Love
Learn How to Love: 26 Ways to Love Fully
135: 10 Life Lessons 2016 Taught Me
134: Stop Looking for Love and Start Learning How to Love
133: 8 Things to Accomplish Before Stepping Into a Relationship
132: How to Finish the Year Strong
131: 38 Invaluable Lessons About Attaining Happiness
130: Comfort Begets Confidence
129: Talking Style, New York City & Sales with Stylist Tiffani Rogers
The Quest for a Soulmate: The Myth Hindering an Amazing Love Life
127: 20 Ways to Live Like a Parisienne
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