Holidays and the climax of it – the Christmas day – are meant for enjoying and to be happy because you have gone through many stressful days all the year round! However, in our fast pace of life and in the want of making our Christmas party or our Christmas time the best, we end up being more stressed than in any other time of the year. So, just stop for a second and think- do we enjoy Holidays or do we just celebrate Christmas? If you are not sure about whether you actually enjoy holidays and Christmas day, there is all probability that you are more stressed than happy! So, here are some tips on how to remain stress free on Christmas day? Yes, even if you have not planned and organized but then remember, planning and organizing all your activities for holidays is the best way to be stress free on the Christmas day. For now, get tips on how to be stress free this Christmas when you haven't even planned anything!
Tips to Remain Stress Free on Christmas Day!
You will probably realize before a couple of days from Christmas that you are not prepared for anything like gifts, the Christmas party, Christmas decoration or any one of them! When you realize this, don't get panicked, just sit for few minutes, breathe deep and then take paper and pen. Jot down the things that you can do in such a short span of time. Here are some clues for you.
Stress Free Selection of Christmas Gifts!
Make a list of your friends and family who must get a gift from you. Now divide it into two parts- one list containing the names of very close friends and relatives and the other list of the remaining names from the original list.- As Christmas can't be celebrated without gifts, you must get some but only for your loved ones (read very close friends and relatives) because you don't have time for arranging the gifts for others. Compensate this by giving gifts to others more than you would have given on their birthdays, anniversaries and the Next Christmas.
- For this Christmas, however, you can't neglect these other people who have lost the chance of being included in your close friends' list. So, use online Christmas cards, Christmas wishes SMS and emails to wish them. Apologize for not being able to invite them or getting gifts for them this year. Send real warm wishes.
- Now, you have a very small list of people for whom you have to arrange gifts. Again, write down the names of each of these persons on the paper and their interests and likings.
- Now see what gifts can be arranged in such a short span of time that will also please them. For example, if someone likes to have good food, you can easily get some eatables such as chocolates or even restaurant vouchers that they can use on new year day or even afterwards. If someone is fond of good wine, you can easily arrange it for them.
- Online shopping can also help you a little but most of the online shopping sites stop taking orders before a week from Christmas day. However, you can still find some of such sites that take orders till before 2 days of Christmas and can deliver gifts by Christmas eve. You might have to pay a little more for this.
Stress Free Christmas Party and Christmas Dinner Menu
As you have not planned for Christmas party beforehand, you have to keep your Christmas dinner menu simple but that doesn't mean boring. Keep your guest list short too.
- As you don't have much time with you, do not opt for traditional Christmas recipes that take longer to cook. For example, a roast turkey can be replaced with lamb leg on the barbecue. Make easy Christmas cookies that get ready in no time like peanut butter biscuits that can be ready in about 15-20 minutes. If you still want some traditional Christmas dessert, you can go for quick pudding recipes like the quick Christmas microwave pudding recipe.
- If you are ready to pay some more bucks for food, you can get them from shops to remain even more stress free. You can get ready made Christmas cakes and puddings, ready-made hams etc. If you don't want your guests to know that they are bought food, add some special touch to them. For example, make some quick but delicious custard and go for an easy glaze recipe for the ready-made ham!
- You can't mange to do all work yourself. So, delegate and involve everyone at home. Children will love to help you if you make something they love or if you promise to do something they would love to do on Christmas or afterwards!
Stress Free Christmas Decoration
Remember Christmas decoration can even be simpler. Happiness comes from within! If you are involved with whole heart while preparing for Christmas, you would not need outer embellishments. However, a little decoration looks good and brings the Christmas spirit to your home.
- If you have not bought new Christmas ornaments, or home furnishings or even lights for Christmas, there is no need to worry. Let your imagination loose and think of creative ways in which you can use the things around for Christmas decoration!
- Use previous year's Christmas ornaments and lights in new ways. Embellish your pillows, cushions etc. with ribbons, paint the old Christmas tree in a color of your choice and decorate it with old cards, ribbons, buttons, colored papers cut in different shapes and whatever you get from around your house. Get some more Quick Easy Christmas Decorating Tips!
- Use scented candles, flowers and aroma sticks to make your home smell good. This is also a very good measure to relieve you off stress brought by the celebration preparations.
The mantra to remain stress free on Christmas is to plan and organize, Read Christmas Planner Points to organize your next holidays!
No comments:
Post a Comment