Dreading dragging out the decorations and pretending to love gifts you don’t really want? This year, find every way to make this a memorable, meaningful season for you and your loved ones.
害怕拖延做節(jié)日裝飾，假裝你很喜歡實(shí)際上并不可想要的禮物？嘗試一切方法使今年的圣誕節(jié)變得有意義，讓它成為你和所愛(ài)的人值得記憶的日子。

Step 1: Show kindness
Greet people with a holiday wish and smile wherever you are.
第一步：表現(xiàn)友好
無(wú)論你去哪里，都要問(wèn)候遇到的人并微笑。

Step 2: Blast holiday music
Clean the house while blasting cheerful holiday music and belt out a tune to get your spirits up.
第二步：聽(tīng)音樂(lè)
打掃屋子的同時(shí)要放些歡快的節(jié)日音樂(lè)，營(yíng)造出令你心情愉悅的曲調(diào)。

Step 3: Decorate the house
Decorate the house in festive colors. Hang mistletoe and set out red and green candles, tape up friends’ greeting cards, hang stockings on the mantle, and put the tree up early.
第三步：裝飾屋子
裝飾屋子要用節(jié)日顏色。掛些槲寄生(一種常用作圣誕節(jié)室內(nèi)懸掛的植物)，點(diǎn)上紅色和綠色的蠟燭，收藏好朋友們的問(wèn)候卡，在壁爐邊的墻上掛上圣誕襪子，將圣誕樹(shù)支起來(lái)。

Tip:Include the kids by letting them make their own decorations and crafts for the tree.
小貼士：讓孩子們也參與，讓他們用自己的方式來(lái)裝飾圣誕樹(shù)。

Step 4: Decorate the outside of the home
Hang outdoor lights along the eaves, over the trees, and on the bushes. Paint a special Christmas letter box for the porch. Buy animated and lit reindeer, and other decorations for the lawn.
第四步：裝飾屋子的外面
在屋檐下，樹(shù)上和灌木叢中掛些裝飾的燈，在門(mén)廊上漆一個(gè)特別的圣誕信箱。買(mǎi)些逼真的可以點(diǎn)亮的馴鹿和其他裝飾品來(lái)裝飾草坪。

Step 5: Volunteer to help others
Volunteer to bring toys, clothing, or a little cheer to those not as well off. Give to others around you, shoveling the walk for an elderly neighbor, making cookies, or helping out at church.
第五步：自愿幫助他人
自愿拿些玩具，衣服和小禮物給那些生活不富裕的人。幫助你周?chē)娜?，為年邁的鄰居清理道路，做餅干，或是在教會(huì)幫忙。

Tip:Take some time to reflect on your blessings. Make this a family ritual.
小貼士：花謝時(shí)間來(lái)回顧感恩。讓這成為家庭慣例。

Step 6: Watch Christmas movies
Watch Christmas movies with the family to get everyone in the spirit. Before bed, tell the kids Christmas stories to make it a season they will never forget.
第六步：看圣誕電影
和家人一起看圣誕電影讓大家都高興起來(lái)。睡覺(jué)前，給孩子們講圣誕故事，讓圣誕節(jié)成為孩子們永遠(yuǎn)不會(huì)忘記的節(jié)日。

Step 7: Send personalized letters
Send out personalized, old-fashioned, well-wishing notes and letters to friends, family, and associates. Everyone likes to get a nice letter this time of year.
第七步：寄些標(biāo)有名字的祝福信
給朋友，家人和同事寄些標(biāo)有名字的，老式的祝福信或祝福紙條。每個(gè)人都愿意在這個(gè)時(shí)候收到祝福信。