{"id":158,"date":"2024-01-10T19:16:41","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T19:16:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chesinc.org\/?p=158"},"modified":"2024-01-10T19:16:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T19:16:41","slug":"tis-the-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chesinc.org\/tis-the-season\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Tis the Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-159\" src=\"https:\/\/chesinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/christmasbirds.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chesinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/christmasbirds.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/chesinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/christmasbirds-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chesinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/christmasbirds-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The holiday season is upon us \u2026 a season like no other. Is there a secret to creating lasting holiday memories for ourselves and our loved ones during these uncertain times? Enjoy the season. Put yourself in control of the activities you do. Consider alternatives to buying. You don\u2019t have to spend a lot to show someone that you care.<\/p>\n<p>Studies have shown experiences make people happier than material possessions. Offer time instead of things.<\/p>\n<p>Some of our most memorable times can come from the simplest acts of togetherness. There are lots of things to do to share the spirit of the holidays.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plan a family tour of holiday lights.<\/strong>\u00a0Bonus points for playing holiday music in the car.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch a classic Christmas movie.<\/strong>\u00a0TBS plays A Christmas Story twenty-four hours straight every Christmas. Bonus points for watching and making hot chocolate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make a blessings jar.<\/strong>\u00a0Decorate a jar and have family members write down a blessing each day and place it in the jar. Pick a day to read them all and reflect on them as a family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also, don\u2019t forget to take some time out just for yourself. Put self-care on your to-do list.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To find local holiday lights visit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitkc.com\/visitors\/things-do\/kansas-city-holiday-light-displays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.visitkc.com\/visitors\/things-do\/kansas-city-holiday-light-displays<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>For holiday self-care visit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/your-health\/coping-holiday-stress.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/your-health\/coping-holiday-stress.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday season is upon us \u2026 a season like no other. Is there a secret to creating lasting holiday memories for ourselves and our loved ones during these uncertain times? Enjoy the season. Put yourself in control of the activities you do. Consider alternatives to buying. 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