tips to get ready for xmas

Tips to get ready for xmas

The word Christmas comes from the old English Cristes maesse meaning Christs Mass.
41. Be jolly
This is perhaps the most important rule of all. In the end, Christmas is not about spending enormous amounts of money or spoiling your children,parents,grandparents,significant other. Rather, its about coming together and celebrating all of the good parts of life. The best thing you can do to prepare for Christmas is just be happy. Its the one time of the year where you do not have to hate on humanity (which is what I do 95% of the time). Take advantage of it. Its the most wonderful time of the year, after all.
42. Start a Christmas Club account at a bank or credit union
Bank the Christmas gift money and then shop in late November to early December before the Christmas shopping rush hits.
43. Bake cookies as needed
Make sure to make these by hand. Share cookies with friends.
44. Approximately one week before Christmas purchase perishable food stuffs
Leave enough time to defrost the turkey, if preparing
45. Put up your Christmas tree
Some folks like to put up the tree on Christmas Eve some do not. It all depends on family traditions.
46. Decorate
Decorate your tree with ornaments, tinsel and lights, placing a special star on top of the tree
47. Search the Internet or library for Christmas carol sheet music
Get the music from CDs or by downloading and practice singing Christmas carols for Christmas Eve.
48. Go caroling
On Christmas Eve, use your practiced singing to delight the neighbors. Be careful not to sing to the wrong people.
49. Make Christmas baked goodies
Cookies, Christmas cake, stollen and other delights
50. Purchase an advent calendar
Use it from December 1st