How To Enjoy The Holidays And Avoid The Commercialization

You do not have to buy expensive gifts, eat in fancy restaurants, or decorate for glory to enjoy the holidays ahead. In fact there is something to be said about LESS IS MORE when it comes to sharing holidays. Sure the children have visions of sugar plums all through the season. These days those so called sugar plums cost a fortune and many of us have tightened the belt when it comes to spending. Good for you if you have and if you are still considering spending the usual, think again.

There are many ways to create lasting memories and bring joy and laughter into your spirit and the hearts of those you love without breaking your personal banking system. It might mean digging a little deeper into your brain cells but, you can do your thinking while you are on the pot, in the shower, or driving your car. The idea is to look at the holidays from a different point of view. DON'T THINK what can I BUY.....Think.... WHAT CAN I DO. Changing that one simple thought process is the beginning of saving a considerable amount of money during the holiday season.

Another thing that you might want to change is your personal attitude about what you expect of yourself during the holidays. If you feel an obligation to purchase gifts for people that you normally would not walk across the street for think again. This is where you could make some thought changes that are everlasting and, in turn could make a huge difference in years to come

Make Your Holidays Better, Brighter, Richer And Less Expensive

Many hubbers have articles published here on HubPages sharing there thoughts about the holiday season ahead. Some of them are chocked full of great advice, suggestions, recipes and so much more. I read through several and would like to bring them to your attention just in case you have not made your way around to see for your self.

• Shirley Anderson compiled a wonderful hub about Homemade Christmas. She did a great job and it would be worth your while to read what she has to share.
• Here is a good hub about the traditional Christmas Stocking that should be read as stockings are a nice simple way of expressing Christmas Joy.
• Patty Inglish wrote a great article about food from another culture other than the USA. That is a good one to think about. Food can be a perfect way to create a memory of a lifetime and most people make a big deal about meals around the holidays.You will want to be sure to include this one in your reading.
• Jimmy has got it going on with this traditional menu from Scotland that should also help to stimulate those brain waves. Read what he has to share in his holiday hub and maybe it will give you some inspiration too.
• Hope you will include concern for our environment as you make your way through the holidays. We all should be thinking about the Earth. There are ways you can help during the holidays and you will find some suggestions in this hub. Don't forget to take a look see.
• This hub has a lot of words about Christmas that will help to stimulate a deeper feeling. A good way to probe your own inner feelings about the holidays. Find out what makes you feel good about Christmas and maybe it will enlighten you as to what you can do for others.

There you have a place to start. It does not have to be all about the shopping spree. You can pick up that cell phone and call an old friend you have not kept in touch with for way too long. Grab your sweet little uncle and dance a jig. Help the family across the street put up some Christmas lights. Bake a plate of cookies and take them to a nursing home.Think about what you might like and share that action with someone.  

The idea is to share the warmth The Holiday Season Lights Up In Your Heart. It would be wonderful if you care to share more thoughts and ideas below.

Seasons Greetings To Each And Every Hubber Here At HubPages from me! poorQpine