How do we eliminate stress, hustle, dysfunction and fatigue from the holidays?
How do we put Christ back into Christmas?  Here are some tips that may help:

1. Stay at a hotel, or offer to help loved one visiting find a hotel nearby.
2. Name drawing eliminates having to gift everyone.
3. Leave the following toxins alone: (all cause inflammation and aching
   1. Alcoho
   2. Nicotine
   3. Sugar
   4. Flour
   5. Trans-fats
   6. Salt
   7. Red-meat
4. Make to-do lists.
5. Take vegetable dishes where you go or set out vegetable trays to nibble on.
6. Know what you are eating and keep a written track of it.
7. Don’t drop your fitness routine – exercise for no less than 30 minutes each day.
8. Stick to a budget and give less (less truly is more). Don’t go into debt.
9. If you are having guests over have them bring a dish to pass.
10. Seek harmony and peace, use music therapy.
11. Say “no” to some of the invitations.
12. Look for the gratitude’s each day. Keep a gratitude journal.
13. When you shop, make it a plan to smile and be patient more. J
14. Use slow cookers.
15. Say “I don’t,” not “I can’t,” when offered alcohol, sugar, or flour items.
16. Breathe!
17. Get enough sleep and rest.
18. Wear comfortable shoes.
19. Move away from the food and alcohol.
20. Unplug one day a week: no TV, i-Phone, i-Pad, or any technology.
21. Force yourself to slow down.
22. Play uplifting Christ centered Christmas carols. Sing with the music!
23. Display nativity scenes, big, small, all sizes everywhere!
24. Display Christian Christmas ornaments.
25. Read the nativity story from St. Matthew (1:18 – 2:12) or St. Luke (2:1-21)
26. Attend church and invite someone.
27. DO use the greeting “Merry Christmas” with a smile.
28. Set a plate at the table for Christ and have a birthday cake for Him. Sing “Happy Birthday” to Him.