All the laughter, gaiety, and partying around them makes them even more sad. Or possibly they will spend this year away from their children, deceased partner, or ex-lover for the first time. Most of us will not have this experience this holiday season, but for those that do, remember to invite them into your homes and lives, and to share with them the closeness of friendship. This could be a co-worker, neighbor, relative, or friend. Regardless, this is the most significant gesture of the holiday spirit you can bring to life this year.
Presents are fun to give and receive, but the true nature of giving is really from the heart.
They made me feel welcome, wanted, and shared their food, warm home, and experience of what the holidays is really about - the people. Not the things. Calling people you generally don t make the time for since you now live separate lives. In the holidays we have people over or visit others, again something most people do very little of anymore in their busy hustle and bustle lives. It s a time to let bygones be bygones, and forgive and forget when it comes to your siblings, parents, or friends who ve maybe upset you sometime in the past year or so.