7 tips to celebrate Christmas
1. Don't kill yourself trying to be too nice to everyone you
meet. You will putting too much pressure on yourself. Sometimes
meeting people at social occasions such as christmas can be just
as tiring as your daily job. However, be aware some people may
have stressful and hectic work and need to adjust to the
Christmas festival. So, do try to put a little effort to be
friendly and take the trouble to greet friends, colleagues and
relatives and exchange pleasantries.
2. Plan early. We are know there will be frantic shopping on pre
Christmas days. So get your gifts early to avoid the long queues
. You might face the disappointment of stocks running out too on
the last day before christmas. You may even want to take one or
two days' of leave before christmas so that everything is in
order.
3. If you intend to drink, don't drive. If you must drive, then
go to a party with a few friends. Let your sober friends send
you home after the Christmas party.. Alternatively, try not to
drink so much or mix your alcohol with non alcoholic beverages.
4. We tend to be forgetful during the festive period. We are
spending so much time interacting with people and keeping the
busy schedule of meeting friends and family. Before you leave
your house, make sure you lock your main door and also your
gate. Don't forget to switch on the alarm too. Burglars take
opportunity of the festive period to strike when people let down
their guard.
5 Plan your budget for christmas and keep within your budget.
You don't have to overspend. Most importantly, it the thought
that counts and spending time with your loved ones.
6. What better way to celebrate Christmas than to visit someone
less fortunate than you. It could even be your relative who is
down and out and handicap and alone. You can do your part to
make the world a better place to live in and at the same time
you'll discover you 'll feel good about yourself.
7. Find out what others want for Christmas and let them know
your budget. Get them to go to what do you want for Christmas. It makes
Christmas gift exchange so much easier as everyone knows exactly
what to get for everyone else.