New Ways to Celebrate the Holidays

​New Ways to Celebrate the Holidays
 
Traditional dinners and Grandma's secret recipes, football games and gift-giving can make special memories, but gratitude can be celebrated every day of the year.
 
Whatever your health or wherever you live, there are simple activities that you can do to make the holiday season special.
 

• Get out and enjoy! If you have a chance to get outdoors, do it! Nothing is more festive than sunshine on a new snowfall or the changing color of the trees. Watch for holidays lights and displays while you're getting a breath of fresh air.
• Watch a holiday special on television. At home or in an activity group, you can watch beautiful floats in a televised parade or enjoy a holiday movie. Best way to watch: with a friend!
• Write a thank you note. Even a short note can brighten the life of a hard-working meal service worker or a new neighbor. Many of our helpers are under-valued, but being told how they have helped you will be a wonderful gift.
• Make place cards. Even if you only eat with one person or a few, you can dress up the setting for the holiday season. They don't have to be expensive or store-bought-- seasonal stickers can be applied to simple folded notecards, or old greeting cards can be personalized and laid near the plates. Or let everyone make their own!
• Have a Friendsgiving. If you are hosting a family holiday meal or attending one at some relative's home, you can choose another day during the holidays to have a special "Friendsgiving." Provide simple snacks, have a potluck, or just gather around warm cups of coffee to remind each other than you are thankful for those special people who feel just like family.

 
Kim Rayas
Residence 600
kim@residence600.com
www.residence600.com
600 E. Elm
Salina KS 67401
(785) 822-1300