Not Today Scrooge!
The holiday season is in full swing! A time for thanksgiving, celebration and making memories. Sadly, for a lot of people it is the exact opposite.
Being busy during the holidays is an understatement. Playing the balancing game between work, home life and
holiday parties is stressful enough. When you add all types of stress (especially financial stress), unrealistic expectations, being away from family, bad memories, plus the dysfunctional family llama drama (yes, I love llamas); this is a recipe for depression.
As a flight attendant, I work on most holidays. Is it hard at times? Yes! Do I miss my family? Yes! Do I feel like I’m missing out? Yes! Every single time!
So, do I choose to be a Scrooge or spread my sparkle? You know it….spread my sparkle! One thing that really helps is to limit my time on social media and being on my phone. Social media is so good at keeping us in a state of comparing ourselves to others. I like to turn my phone off and do my calligraphy, draw or read a good book!
What else can we do to fight the things that steal our joy during the holidays?
- Set Boundaries! I’m big on this! It’s ok if you skip a party or are late to a function because of a previous engagement. You can’t be everywhere at once….and it will be ok! The function will go on if you are present or absent!
- Prioritize and pace yourself. You know that this will be a crazy time - so make a list of what needs to be done and give it 100% of your attention.
- Delegate responsibilities to others. I fail at this all the time. I try to do everything myself, but have learned that I can’t do it all, all the time. Take 10 mins and explain what you need done and give others the ability to help you. You are entitled to enjoy the holidays just like everyone else.
- Make new traditions with family and friends. Think about taking homemade cookies to a Senior Living Facility/nursing home, volunteering at a local animal shelter or serving homeless people a warm cooked meal in your area. Giving of yourself and your time will keep your mind and heart in a joyful, yet grateful state. Helping someone in need is always good for the soul.
- Enjoy the moment at that particular moment! We are not guaranteed tomorrow or even the next 5 minutes.
No matter how our lives started out, happy or challenging, you have a choice! What are you going to do with it?
Through the highs and lows…enjoy your journey….trust the process…live in the moment and make memories that will live in your heart forever!
FUN CHRISTMAS PARTY GAMES TO PLAY
1. CHRISTMAS CAROL PICTIONARY
For Christmas Carol Pictionary, you will need index cards, pens, dry erase board and dry erase markers. On each index cards, write down one popular Christmas Carol title and place them face down on a table. Divide into 2 teams. One team player takes an index card and must draw the Carol on the board, using pictures only. The other players need to guess the title. One point is given for each correct answer and the team with the most points wins. Need ideas? Try: 12 Days of Christmas, Deck the Halls, Jingle Bells, Silent Night and White Christmas.
2. Christmas Kisses Relay
For Christmas Kisses Relay, you will need 2 pairs of thick mittens, 4 clear bowls, 2 bags of Hershey Kisses and a timer. Empty the bags of Kisses into 2 of the bowls, place them on one side of the room and place the 2-empty bowls on the other side of the room. Divide into 2 teams. One player from each team puts on a pair of mittens. Set the timer for 3 minutes. The two players with the mittens grabs one Kiss from the bowl and drops it in the empty bowl. Then, they give the mittens to the next player and they do the same thing. The game continues until time runs out. The team with the most Hershey Kisses in their bowl wins.
3. CHRISTMAS MOVIE TRIVIA
For Christmas Movie Trivia, all you need is paper (torn into strips) and pens. On each slip of paper, write down one Christmas movie question. One person is chosen to read one question at a time and the other players need to try and guess the answer. The one with the most correct answers is the winner. Need some ideas? Who wrote The Nightmare Before Christmas? Tim Burton. What did Ralphie want for Christmas in A Christmas Story? BB gun. In the Polar Express, what is The First Gift of Christmas? Bell from Santa’s sleigh.
4. CHRISTMAS REINDEER ANTLERS
For Christmas Reindeer Antlers, you will need pantyhose, assorted sized balloons (inflated), ribbon strings and a timer. Set the timer for 6 minutes. Give each player a pair of pantyhose and access to the inflated balloons. Each player needs to stuff their pantyhose with balloons, creating reindeer antlers. Once the timer goes off, whoever has the most unique antlers is the winner.
5. CHRISTMAS TELEPHONE
For Christmas Telephone, all that’s needed are slips of paper and pens. On each slip of paper, write one line that is Christmas-related. Everyone sits in a circle and one player starts the game by writing down, then memorizing the line. Then, they whisper the line into the ear of the person sitting next to them. This continues until the line reaches the last person, who then says the line out loud. You’ll rarely find that the line will be correct. Need ideas? Candy Cane Crumbling Coconut Lovers! Silly Santa Sits Upside Down in His Sleigh!
These are just a few Christmas party games. It can get kind of crazy so have fun!
In closing,
With everything going on during this time, lets not forget the real reason why we celebrate this Holiday Season, The birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
From my family to yours, Merry Christmas.
YOU ARE ENOUGH!
GOD Bless,
❤️Amy, Ronnie, Puppydog and Robichaux
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