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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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285: The New Parisienne author Lindsey Tramuta
224: How to Welcome Simplicity Into Your Life: Live Differently for One Month (top episode from season 5)
142: 9 Reasons Owning Your Style Will Change Your Life
15: 7 Components to Building Your Signature Style (a top episode from Season 1)
284: 5 Steps for Finding Financial Peace of Mind
283: 7 Ideas for Improving Your Approach to Working and thus Your Experience and the Outcome
282: Author of Paris On Air and Podcaster, Oliver Gee
45: 10 Ways to Set Your Home Like a Luxury Travel Accommodation
281: 18 Ways to Welcome English Country Decor Ideas into Your Home
232: 28 Life & Style Tips from a Parisian Woman (top episode of Season 5)
148: The Hygge Phenomenon & Living Simply Luxuriously (the 5th most-downloaded episode of all-time)
4 Simple Ways to Spring Forward
280: The Importance of Daily and Weekly Rituals & Routines You Love (12 Ideas to Incorporate Now)
279: 15 Life Lessons Learned during my First Year into my 40s
278: 14 Ways to Create a Happy Home
277: Winter in Paris — The 15 Essentials for Timeless Seasonal Style
276: The Art of Mise en Place
275: 34 Ways to Attain Emotional Freedom and Cultivate More Joy of Living
274: Quality Friendships = Quality Life
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