​Little Holiday Celebrations
 
Whether you sit down at an abundant table together with all of your family or not this season, the winter months are a wonderful time to be thankful and to share things with others. 
 
No matter what your circumstances, there are simple activities that you can do to make the holiday season special.
 

• Write a letter of gratitude. Even a short note written earnestly can light up the life of a hard-working helper or a new neighbor. If you can't be with a beloved cousin this holiday, send them a cheerful postcard to let them know that you remember times shared.
• Make place cards. Whether you're eating with a large family, with one loved one, or with a table of fellow residents, you can make your table setting special. Place cards don't have to be fancy-- seasonal stickers can be applied to simple folded notecards, or old greeting cards can be personalized. 
• Go somewhere to enjoy beauty. A short walk or drive could take you somewhere that the beautiful colors of autumn or the first snowflakes will delight. Homes and businesses are often decorated for holidays, so look around to see if you can find pumpkins, lights, or a parade of snowmen.
• Watch a holiday special on television. You don't have to stand in the cold to see the beautiful floats in a televised parade or an ice show. These days, holiday entertainment is provided for months, with singers, dancers and celebrities. Best way to watch: with a friend!
• Have a Friendsgiving. If you are hosting a family holiday meal or attending one at some relative's home, you can choose another day during the holidays to have a special "Friendsgiving." Provide simple snacks, have a potluck, or just gather around warm cups of coffee to remind each other than you are thankful for those special people who feel just like family.

 
Prairie Homestead
yvonne@prairiehomestead.org
prairiehomestead.org
1605 W. May Street
Wichita KS 67213
(316) 263-8264