Christmas All Year Long

There is a special feeling in the air. People are cheerful. Stores are buzzing with activity. Christmas music is lightening the mood. We look forward to setting time aside to gather with friends and family, cherishing those relationships that mean the most to us. We celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

Many always look forward in anticipation to this time of year. So why not make it a point to live with Christmas in our hearts all year long?

Each month set some time aside for family traditions. Whether it is as simple as a family dinner out or staying home on a Friday night and having a game night with the kids, tradition is something that our children can look back on with fond memories.

You can even take it a step further and integrate tradition with the act of giving. After all, nothing brings happiness to one's heart like knowing you have made a positive difference in someone else's life. Maybe take your family to volunteer once a month at a local soup kitchen. Or take time to shop and drop some food to the food bank. Possibly your church is in need of some volunteer services.

Whatever you decide, I am sure with a commitment to establish year long traditions, you will feel Christmas in your heart all year long.

A very Merry Christmas from those of us at Living Local. Take time to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Reason for the Season!

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