Sometimes I need to remind myself why I plan for the Christmas season all year long? The high level answer is so that I can enjoy the Christmas season and try to make it memorable for others. When I think about what I enjoy most, it is the simple things about Christmas. I plan all year long so that the tasks are manageable, hopefully less stressful, and debt free..... therefor allowing me the time and finances to actually enjoy Christmas. I have made a list about the simple things that I enjoy about Christmas. I hope it inspires you to share why you plan early, and what you enjoy about the Christmas season most!
Planning/preparing early for Christmas allows me the freedom to enjoy (in no particular order):
Planning/preparing early for Christmas allows me the freedom to enjoy (in no particular order):
- The feel good Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel
- Christmas music on the radio
- Christmas decorations, both inside and out
- The cookies!!
- Not worrying about bad weather/traffic because I have no where to go
- The cold weather outside and the warm home inside
- People watching at the mall, should I choose to go out
- The extra money to do a carriage ride through downtown, a movie, or show with the family
- Filing boxes for Operation Christmas Child and volunteering time at the ministry service
- the feeling of pride (I know I shouldn't, but I do) when everyone who thought I was crazy in August are panicking one week before Christmas