I have just had the last busy weekend I want to have until the new year. I am focusing on having what I call a Slow Christmas this year – fewer presents, fewer activities, fewer obligations, less stress. I want to reclaim enjoying the holiday season. I simply refuse to spend any time in malls on the weekends for the rest of the month. I will do things with my family that I enjoy doing and will take on fewer things that I have to do. I will be mindfull and present for one of the last Christmases I will probably have with both my girls at home full time. I really mean it this year.
In our house tonight we will have one of my favorite parts of the season – putting up the Christmas tree!
I have heard the "slow food" movement, but not "Slow Christmas." I like your term; it would be nice if it caught on in the whole culture.
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