Christmas time rocks. I love candy canes. I really like Christmas Carols. I’m mostly over Santa Claus. And I’m fairly indifferent to Christmas light decorations even when they’re comprised of Energy-efficient multicolor XMas LEDs. Mostly what I like about the Holiday Season is the time it affords us to hang out with friends and family to share old memories and create new ones. Granted, there’s a home or two of old friends where I’m not exactly welcome any longer because my Christmas Eve antics were a tad, let’s say, theatric (who hasn’t partaken in too much Square One Organic Vodka or Orange V on festive occasions?), but I know that it would run counter to Christmas spirit if I were to let the past prevent me from continuing to enjoy this wonderful time of year.
This year, a new book is available to boost our holiday cheer by helping us instill new traditions, get back to basics, and recognize that sometimes the most meaningful thing about the holidays is not who gets the coolest gadget (hello, family members, I would love a new Kindle DX) or throws back the most free-range egg nog shots, but rather how we cultivate the moments when we take the time to really slow down and appreciate each other. The book is I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas by Anna Getty. It’s filled with recipes, decoration ideas, and gift giving strategies designed to foster a deeper connection to each other while reducing our impact on the planet. Much of Anna’s advice will help save you money too.
Anna is a friend. She lives the advice she offers. This holiday season I know that my family and I will be enriched for having implemented many of her suggestions.
Get the book I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas.
Happy Holidays.
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