How to Have a Merry Guilt-Free Christmas!

Guilt Free Merry Christmas

Christmas and anxiety often go hand in hand. Between the gift buying, house and Christmas tree decorating, and cooking for friends and family, it's no wonder the holiday season can bring a side of ulcer along with that honey baked ham. Why not make this Christmas easier than all others? The American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA) offers tips to keep the holidays from becoming more chore than cheer:

• Make a more condensed gift and card list.
• Save gift buying for only those who have meaningful relationships with you.
• You may give cards to all your coworkers in place of personal gifts. You can even go for a no gift policy among your circle of friends.
• Instead of giving Christmas gifts to friends, you can make donations to local charities which could always use the help.
• To avoid the festive time crowded malls, traffic and long lines, go for online shopping. Get Christmea decorations, gifts and even the family Christmas tree and Christmas ornaments online for faster and convenient shopping.
• Try to plan out your shopping route. From food to decorations to gifts, its better if you can do them in an orderly fashion. You can find a multipurpose joint to meet several of your needs at one place only.
• Always make a list before heading for Christmas Shopping and stick to it.
• Buy an artificial Christmas tree as a convenient option instead of Live Christmas tree. You can set up artificial trees in no time!
• Don't be perfectionist. Try not to stress yourself for making everything perfect and pristine this holiday season.

Remeber, Christmas isn't about all stuff, decorations, food and similar things. It is about the people you love and choose to spend time with. So, Merry guilt-free Christmas!

About ACTA: The American Christmas Tree Association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide consumers with factual data so that they may make intelligent decisions about Christmas trees and the Christmas tree industry. For more information or for answers to questions about Christmas trees, please contact ACTA at www.christmastreeassociation.org. We hope you find your perfect Christmas tree!

Source: SFGate