Holiday Shopping
Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanzaa! Did I get them all? The holidays are upon us and many people around the world consider this the best time of year. Especially children. If you live in one of the western democracies, you know what the Christmas season is like.
How to Enjoy a Continental ChristmasI’ve always been something of an odd bod when it comes to Christmas which is to say that the way I celebrate is quite different to the way that my friends and colleagues celebrate – the main difference for this being (other than the fact that I am an odd bod) that I’m half German and a quarter Polish meaning that my family liked to do things in a kind of mish mash of those two ways. However while it might have been od, it was also very pleasant, and after introducing it to my girlfriend I’ve…
Is Having an “Ideal” Keeping You From Being Joyful?Ideals for perfection, which increase so dramatically during the holidays, keep us from really finding joy. These ideals can drive unproductive behavior and unhappiness.
Columbia’s Best Holiday Lights DisplaysCelebrate the holiday season in Columbia, South Carolina by enjoying some of the best light displays in the state. Attend “Lights Before Christmas” at the zoo, “Holiday Lights on the River” at Saluda Shoals Park, or “Harborside Lights” at Lake Carolina. Visitors of all ages will enjoy the seasonal activities.
Why Do I Dread The Holidays?A friend of mine recently told me that he hates the holidays. In fact, he said he loathes them. I asked him why and he shot back, “Because of all the bad memories associated with them!” Do you know any of your friends or family that hate the holidays?
