By Hope 103.2Monday 25 Dec 2017ChristmasReading Time: 3 minutes
As we lead into Christmas, have a think about some free gifts you can give: things that will last much longer than socks and jocks. They’re character traits—like love, joy, cheerfulness, generosity, patience, kindness, loyalty, gentleness and wisdom. Each post lists 10 tips for putting these gifts into practice.
The 1st Day of Christmas: Start with Love – 10 Tips to a More Affectionate Family
When life gets tough sometimes the only thing we can rely on is love. Here’s 10 tips for creating a more affectionate family this Xmas. Read Post
The 2nd Day of Christmas: Add a Pinch of Joy (10 Tips)
As you get ready to stuff the turkey and pop the presents under the tree, here are ten suggestions on how to cultivate joy. Read Post
The 3rd Day of Christmas: Spread Good Cheer (10 Tips)
Most of us see Christmas as a time of good cheer. But cheerfulness isn’t a given when you are a parent. Here’s how to cultivate it. Read Post
The 4th Day of Christmas: Harmony, Peace and Goodwill (10 Tips)
Magazines may portray Christmas as a time of peace and harmony, but we all know it can be a long way from that. Here’s how to bring harmony to your house. Read Post
The 5th Day of Christmas: Be Truly Generous (10 Tips)
In the glossy image of Christmas, I think we’ve got caught up on just one way of giving without understanding what it really means to be generous. Read Post
The 6th Day of Christmas: Patience (10 Tips)
The busy pace of life and all the technology around us hides the need for patience. Here’s 10 tips to help your family have more patience this Christmas. Read Post
The 7th Day of Christmas: Filling the World with Kindness (10 Tips)
In this season of parties and get-togethers, there’s always someone who drifts to the back and looks uncomfortable. Be the one who goes up and says hello. Read Post
The 8th Day of Christmas: Being ‘Good’ Without Being Perfect (10 Tips)
Christmas time is all about enjoying the goodness in life. But sometimes we feel we haven’t been ‘good enough’. What does ‘good’ really mean? Read Post
The 9th Day of Christmas: Loyalty Matters (10 Tips for Being Loyal to Family)
Christmas is just days away now! As we start getting ready for our time with family, let’s look at what brings us together: Loyalty. Read Post
The 10th Day of Christmas: Taking a Gentle Approach to Life (10 Tips)
Gentle people make others feel appreciated. As we wander through the 12 days of Christmas, today is all about finding our gentle selves. Read Post
The 11th Day of Christmas: Direct Your Energies Wisely (10 Practical Tips)
The Christmas story tells us of the wise men who followed the star. One gift to our family this Christmas is wisdom…and self-control! Read Post
The 12th Day of Christmas: Celebrate Your Uniqueness (10 Tips)
Christmas for me is a time to pause and accept that I am who I am on purpose. That our uniqueness isn’t a design flaw. Read Post