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*** IAYAALIS offers insight on Christmas in All Its Complexity  ***What's Up, my Spiritual KinFolk!?!In this 16th episode of ✨

Hello and welcome to this weeks episode.Myself, Mr Chris Johnson and Mr Mat 'Simo' Sims kick off this festive season by heading up to York to take in the Christmas atmosphere. But everywhere we go there's this guy who keeps getting harassed by loads of women. Turns out its his Daughter setting him up with loads of blind dates.... Must be.... My Dad's Christmas Date.....Mail us at badmovieclubpodcast@gmail.com for any feedback about the movies or show or if you want to join us at anytime your all more than welcome.Like and subscribe and share and rate!Apple PodcastsSpreakerSpotifyIheartradioGoogle PodcastsCastboxDeezerPodcast AddictPodchaserJioSaavninfinatepotato.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/badmovieclubpodcasthttps://anchor.fm/badflix

Japan transforms into a magical festive paradise during the winter and nowhere is it more evident than during the Christmas season. Discover the awe-inspiring decorations adorning across the country as the Japanese take their Christmas decorations to another level, with magnificent illuminations bedecking parks, shopping districts, and landmarks. Don't miss out on the opportunity as we guide you to create cherished memories and experience the true magic of Christmas in Japan.YouTube, Twitter OPEN!! Check the link below

From November 9, 2020: Chicago's own Jeremy Piven, star of Entourage, was a guest on our show to discuss his new movie, My Dad's Christmas Date:My Dad's Christmas Date stars Jeremy Piven, Olivia Mai Barrett, Hadar Cats, Megan Brown Martinez, Roger Aston-Griffiths, Nathalie Cox, and Joely Richardson and is directed by Mick Davis.It's Christmas and the charming city of York, home to Jules, 16 and her Dad, David is decked out ready for the festive season. In many ways, David and Jules' relationship is no different from that of most fathers and their sixteen-year-old daughters. He struggles to understand her, she refuses to communicate with him. He wants to be involved in her life, she wants her own space. In one important respect, however, David and Jules share a profound bond: the death of Jules' mum, and David's wife, in a car crash two years before. With both struggling to cope with everyday life in the shadow of their loss, Jules, inspired by happy memories of her mum, decides to take matters into her own hands.ABOUT JEREMY PIVENJeremy Piven can next be seen in the feature film Crabs in a Bucket opposite Oscar winner Bruce Dern and Orange Is the New Black star Taryn Manning. Other upcoming films include: American Night opposite Oscar nominee Emile Hirsch, Jonathon Rhys Meyers, and Paz Vega andLegit Wiseguy with Palme d'Or winner and Oscar nominee director Roland Joffe.Piven was most recently a series regular on the CBS television series Wisdom of the Crowd. From 2013-2016, he starred as HARRY HORDON SELFRIDGE in the critically acclaimed series Mr. Selfridge. He's best known for his role as ARI GOLD in the hit HBO series Entourage, which aired for eight seasons where Piven won three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe.In 2015, Piven reprised the fan-favorite role in the Entourage feature film released by Warner Bros. Other notable credits include: Sin City - A Dame to Kill For from directors Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez, Todd Phillip's hit comedy Old School, Ridley Scott's Black Hawk Down, Peter Chelsom's Serendipity, Peter Berg's Very Bad Things and The Kingdom, Cameron Crowe's Singles, Joe Carnahan's Smokin Aces, Guy Ritchie's RocknRolla, and The Player from director Robert Altman.

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FUN and ROMANTIC CHRISTMAS Date Ideas in 2022 | Episode 66 Looking for some inspiration for your next Christmas date? In this episode, we list a variety of fun and romantic ideas along with gift suggestions to make your holiday season even more special. Whether you're looking for a cozy night in or a more adventurous outing, we've got you covered. So don't miss out – tune in now and get ready to plan the perfect Christmas date with your partner! Enjoy our stories and insights and remember to… Like, comment and subscribe for more content! :) —---------- GET YOUR PROJECT YOU SHIRTS NOW!! https://www.projectyouatelier.com/ LIMITED SIZES! —---------- The Booth Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theboothwithdomandken/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0X9Yu9OswibttcSTSA0zA1?si=23bcfd6c24ab44a4 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-booth/id1610658474 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theboothwithdomandken —------ Dominic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dom.djesus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7YzUFjmpwHJZGzHF9W9BA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domdjesus —------ Kenneth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/svlindong/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFMBjwqbO4Gc2gw4E6x2d4A TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kartierk —------ THANKS FOR WATCHING AND LISTENING!

Is there any way to know if Jesus was actually born on December 25th?  In this message we look at some details of the story that help us determine the date of His birth.

Tradition tells us that Jesus was born on December 25th, around 1 B.C.  But does the Biblical narrative bear that out?  We're going to look at the controversy surrounding the date of Jesus' birth in these two final sermons of this series.

 Yes, really " Just the tip(s) ", 106% episode 021, AKA Season 3, episode 004  Hallmark movie Christmas Date and creating a fire with a mobile phone.  More importantly, I am here for you.

Scarlett and Lani talk about a really bad Christmas movie that we both regret watching and it's awful so we roast it the whole time. Disclaimer: This podcast contains spoilers and swears. Warm our hearts all year long by rating, reviewing and subscribing to us wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget to follow us on social media: Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. If we jingled your bells, please consider subscribing to our Patreon. You get to peek under the tree with early access to episodes, bonus content, and rewards at every level! This helps us with our production costs and to create even more holiday cheer! Thank you for listening and have a very merry NetfliXmas! All our links in one place: http://linktr.ee/netflixmaspodcast

Need TV binge suggestions? You've come to the right place. We've got you covered. Crossing the Streams originated on this podcast in episodes 8 and 15. My idea was to record friends freely discussing TV shows (and movies) they binge on one of the many, many streaming services we all subscribe to. Jeff Dwoskin, Howard Rosner, Ron Lippitt, Bob Philips, and Sal Demilio are your co-hosts and we're joined weekly by special guests. The assignment? We each come to the show with a TV binge suggestion. It might be a series, movie, or documentary but we'll give you the scoop so you can decide for yourself whether or not to dive in. In this bonus episode we discuss a few great Xmas movie binges: My Dad's Christmas Date (from live ep 51) Elf (from live ep 4) California Christmas (from live ep 4) Each segment is pulled from a show and shared as is in all its LIVE goodness. Full past live episodes: https://www.youtube.com/c/thejeffdwoskinshow/null Also, you can join us live every week at 9:30 PM ET on YouTube or join us on the Fireside app and join the show live (https://f.chat/iWwH) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

41. My Dad's Christmas Date Joe watches the movie that's not really a Christmas movie, but is a not bad movie, My Dad's Christmas Date (2020)! David and his daughter Jules deal with like in the wake of his wife's passing. Even two years later, they both struggle to move on. Watch both of them say very mean things and cry a lot! Merry Christmas! Listen to Joe talk about a movie that's mostly sad in this, the forty-first episode of JOE WATCHES 60 CHRISTMAS MOVIES IN 60 DAYS! Tell Joe about the worst tragedies in your life @joemoc!

Join the Jingle Belles as they chat about My Dad's Christmas Date Bex and Naomi discuss the misleading title and fix this bleak holiday drama For more festive content follow Jingle Belles at @jinglebellespod on Twitter and Instagram or donate to the podcast on Ko-Fi Jingle Belles is a seasonal podcast discussing romantic comedy Christmas films and the Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe

Silent Night! Day 4 exposes us to 2020's My Dad's Christmas Date starring handsy Jeremy Piven as a dad who has a daughter but also a dead wife or something. Who knows? Not us. This was really bad but features Mike Thecoolperson from The Young Ones which made Joe happy Every day leading up to Christmas were giving you a new episode to try and help raise money for our chosen charity Wood Street Mission. They provide toys for kids in our city that otherwise wouldn't get anything. So get that warm feeling in your tummy tum by donating a couple of quid yeah? https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/8208#!/DonationDetails%23/ContactDetails

Speaker: Pastor Perry Kallevig Message: "The POWER of Christmas" Date: 12.27.2020 ------------------------------ ►SERMON NOTES Available for download/printing from the website! www.goharvest.org/notes For more information on our ministries and events: ►VISIT us on our website - www.goharvest.org ►SUBSCRIBE to our channel on YouTube - www.YouTube.com/HarvestChurchEG ►FOLLOW us on Instagram - www.instagram.com/goharvesteg ►LIKE us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/goharvesteg ►FOLLOW us on Twitter - www.twitter.com/goharvesteg All Rights Reserved | Harvest Church Media Productions | Harvest Church, Elk Grove 2020 Thank you for your support!: https://www.shelbygiving.com/app/giving/goharvest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaker: Pastor Perry Kallevig Message: "The POWER of Christmas" Date: 12.27.2020 ------------------------------ ►SERMON NOTES Available for download/printing from the website! www.goharvest.org/notes For more information on our ministries and events: ►VISIT us on our website - www.goharvest.org ►SUBSCRIBE to our channel on YouTube - www.YouTube.com/HarvestChurchEG ►FOLLOW us on Instagram - www.instagram.com/goharvesteg ►LIKE us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/goharvesteg ►FOLLOW us on Twitter - www.twitter.com/goharvesteg All Rights Reserved | Harvest Church Media Productions | Harvest Church, Elk Grove 2020 Thank you for your support!: https://www.shelbygiving.com/app/giving/goharvest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PERSON of Christmas | PODCAST | HC@Home 12.20.2020 ------------------------------ Speaker: Pastor Perry Kallevig Message: "The PERSON of Christmas" Date: 12.20.2020 ------------------------------ For more information on our ministries and events: ►VISIT us on our website - www.goharvest.org ►SUBSCRIBE to our channel on YouTube - www.YouTube.com/HarvestChurchEG ►FOLLOW us on Instagram - www.instagram.com/goharvesteg ►LIKE us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/goharvesteg ►FOLLOW us on Twitter - www.twitter.com/goharvesteg All Rights Reserved | Harvest Church Media Productions | Harvest Church, Elk Grove 2020 Thank you for your support!: https://www.shelbygiving.com/app/giving/goharvest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PERSON of Christmas | PODCAST | HC@Home 12.20.2020 ------------------------------ Speaker: Pastor Perry Kallevig Message: "The PERSON of Christmas" Date: 12.20.2020 ------------------------------ For more information on our ministries and events: ►VISIT us on our website - www.goharvest.org ►SUBSCRIBE to our channel on YouTube - www.YouTube.com/HarvestChurchEG ►FOLLOW us on Instagram - www.instagram.com/goharvesteg ►LIKE us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/goharvesteg ►FOLLOW us on Twitter - www.twitter.com/goharvesteg All Rights Reserved | Harvest Church Media Productions | Harvest Church, Elk Grove 2020 Thank you for your support!: https://www.shelbygiving.com/app/giving/goharvest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaker: Pastor Perry Kallevig Message: "The PRESENCE of Christmas" Date: 12.13.2020 ------------------------------ ►SERMON NOTES Available for download/printing from the website! www.goharvest.org/notes For more information on our ministries and events: ►VISIT us on our website - www.goharvest.org ►SUBSCRIBE to our channel on YouTube - www.YouTube.com/HarvestChurchEG ►FOLLOW us on Instagram - www.instagram.com/goharvesteg ►LIKE us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/goharvesteg ►FOLLOW us on Twitter - www.twitter.com/goharvesteg All Rights Reserved | Harvest Church Media Productions | Harvest Church, Elk Grove 2020 "And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere..." Acts 1:8 NLT This is Harvest Church's VISION and FOCUS for the year 2020. Harvest Church is a multicultural ministry located in Elk Grove, CA. We are committed to helping people love God, love people and live transformed lives. Thank you for your support!: https://www.shelbygiving.com/app/giving/goharvest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaker: Pastor Perry Kallevig Message: "The PRESENCE of Christmas" Date: 12.13.2020 ------------------------------ ►SERMON NOTES Available for download/printing from the website! www.goharvest.org/notes For more information on our ministries and events: ►VISIT us on our website - www.goharvest.org ►SUBSCRIBE to our channel on YouTube - www.YouTube.com/HarvestChurchEG ►FOLLOW us on Instagram - www.instagram.com/goharvesteg ►LIKE us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/goharvesteg ►FOLLOW us on Twitter - www.twitter.com/goharvesteg All Rights Reserved | Harvest Church Media Productions | Harvest Church, Elk Grove 2020 "And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere..." Acts 1:8 NLT This is Harvest Church's VISION and FOCUS for the year 2020. Harvest Church is a multicultural ministry located in Elk Grove, CA. We are committed to helping people love God, love people and live transformed lives. Thank you for your support!: https://www.shelbygiving.com/app/giving/goharvest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director, Mick Davis joins Jan Price to discuss his new holiday family-comedy, “ My Dad's Christmas Date” starring Jeremy Piven!   It's Christmas, and the charming city of York, home to Jules (Olivia-Mai Barrett), 16, and her Dad, David (Jeremy Piven), is decked out ready for the festive season. In many ways, David and Jules' relationship is no different from most fathers and their sixteen-year-old daughters. He struggles to understand her; she refuses to communicate with him. He wants to be involved in her life; she wants her own space. In one crucial respect, however, David and Jules share a profound bond: the death of Jules' mum, and David's wife, in a car crash two years before. With both struggling to cope with everyday life in the shadow of their loss, Jules, inspired by happy memories of her mum, decides to take matters into her own hands.

Speaker: Pastor Perry Kallevig Message: "The PURPOSE of Christmas" Date: 12.06.2020 ------------------------------ ►SERMON NOTES Available for download/printing from the website! www.goharvest.org/notes For more information on our ministries and events: ►VISIT us on our website - www.goharvest.org ►SUBSCRIBE to our channel on YouTube - www.YouTube.com/HarvestChurchEG ►FOLLOW us on Instagram - www.instagram.com/goharvesteg ►LIKE us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/goharvesteg ►FOLLOW us on Twitter - www.twitter.com/goharvesteg All Rights Reserved | Harvest Church Media Productions | Harvest Church, Elk Grove 2020 Thank you for your support!: https://www.shelbygiving.com/app/giving/goharvest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaker: Pastor Perry Kallevig Message: "The PURPOSE of Christmas" Date: 12.06.2020 ------------------------------ ►SERMON NOTES Available for download/printing from the website! www.goharvest.org/notes For more information on our ministries and events: ►VISIT us on our website - www.goharvest.org ►SUBSCRIBE to our channel on YouTube - www.YouTube.com/HarvestChurchEG ►FOLLOW us on Instagram - www.instagram.com/goharvesteg ►LIKE us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/goharvesteg ►FOLLOW us on Twitter - www.twitter.com/goharvesteg All Rights Reserved | Harvest Church Media Productions | Harvest Church, Elk Grove 2020 Thank you for your support!: https://www.shelbygiving.com/app/giving/goharvest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year has finally hit December. We are recapping an interesting first season of Lifetime's Marrying Millions. Find out which couples annoyed us and which will likely end up on Marriage Boot Camp. And where do we stand on the prenup debate?We also talk all about episodes 2 and 3 of HBO Max's 12 Dates of Christmas, which had so much drama and entertainment.Plus, with The Challenge: Double Agents set to debut on Wednesday, we look over the cast list and make our picks on the winners.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and feel free to leave us a review! You can also follow us on Twitter @IsleOfRealityTheme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIssEpisode Recorded on Thursday, December 3, 2020

The Brothers try to review a Monday episode of PSA ("Transition to greatness!"), but they definitely don't stick the landing. I mean, yeah, they cover some boring stuff around the Biden transition and whether or not there will be a deal struck by Congress for Covid relief and whatever, but they also talk about how Jonathan keeps getting compared to Jack Black despite wanting nothing more than to be known for his handsomeness and Ian - a Navy Man - doesn't know what a keel is. With all of that being said, in many ways, David and Jules Evans relationship is no different from that of most fathers and sixteen-year-old daughters. He struggles to understand her, she refuses to communicate with him. He wants to be involved in her life, she wants her own space. In one important aspect, however, David and Jules are separated from the rest of society: the death of Jules' mum, and David's wife, in a car crash two years previous. With both struggling to cope with the rigors of daily life in the wake of this devastating loss, Jules decides to take matters into her own hands. Creating profiles for David on multiple online dating platforms, Jules sets out to find her dad a partner and, for herself, someone with whom she can talk. The question is, in the search for a new mum, will Jules find her old dad?

Jeremy Piven can't help but love a good cigar and hopes the Bears can get some offensive line help. He stops by to talk about his new movie “My Dad's Christmas Date” Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon is the conversation series where actors, artists, authors, and more go deeper than a traditional interview. They go “Beyond the Mic”.

Pete talks with his buddy Jeremy Piven about his new movie, 'My Dad's Christmas Date', Entourage, The Chicago Bears. Joyce & Shira Piven, how a grown man does the splits and his love for his hometown Chicago.

Jeremy Piven talks about his new movie "My Dad's Christmas Date, memories of "Old School", Pat McAfee and more!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onairwithrick/message

Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor Jeremy Piven joins the show to discuss his new movie "My Dad's Christmas Date" out now. We also discuss PCU, Old School, and the Chicago Bears. In Top Nerd News we discuss major SPOILERS from "The Mandalorian", Ahsoka Tano, Johnny Depp's departure from Fantastic Beasts. We get excited about the new LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, and D-Squared goes off on people crapping on The Mandalorian & La Révolution. Skungy's Pick of the Week is "Watch Dogs: Legion"All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. The Week in Geek 11/08/20

Jeremy Piven sat down with Hamptons to Hollywood Founder, Kyle Langan, for a discussion about his newest film, "My Dad's Christmas Date," which is out now in select theaters and On-Demand. Kyle asked Jeremy about his decades-long acting career, making movies during COVID-19, and what he might be doing if he wasn't acting. Jeremy was thoughtful, honest, and drew parallels between himself and his character, David, in "My Dad's Christmas Date," citing that through his expansive entertainment career, it was this character that he felt the most connected to. For more, head to www.HamptonstoHollywood.com.

Chris Brockman runs through the latest news from the world of sports including Ezekiel Elliott, Jimmy Garoppolo, and Christian McCaffrey injury updates, and the Raiders getting hammered by the league for Covid violations, (3:40). NBC Sports analyst Eddie Olczyk handicaps the top races and horses to watch in this year’s Breeder’s Cup, (13:10). 3-time Emmy Award-winning actor Jeremy Piven and Rich discuss the sorry state of his beloved Bears’ offense, what it was like to film an episode of ‘Entourage’ with Mike Tyson, his new movie ‘My Dad’s Christmas Date,’ (26:54). Rich wraps up the hour with his top 3 Under the Radar games for NFL Week 9, Chris Brockman’s Sneaky Good Games if you’re in the betting mood (40:59). Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams

Christmas came early this year folks, and notable Christians Avery and Asher talk about some of the best Christmas films ever released, The Ruins and Aftershock! They also discuss horror movies like Holidate, Eli Roth (the man, himself) and The Christmas Date.

Todd’s Trolls - Kylie Minogue, My Dad’s Christmas Date & Melbourne Cup Horse Racing (Nov 3 ’20) by Todd Hancock

Emmy Award winner Jeremy Piven (Entourage, My Dad's Christmas Date) joins  us to talk about his experiences on Entourage, The Larry Sanders Show, his new film ‘My Dad's Christmas Date', standup comedy and so much more. Watch the full episode now at TheHolePodcast.com! 

To celebrate the Christmas season and the culmination of Epiphany, this episode presents a brief digression from our Atonement series to discuss that all-important date of December 25th.  It's become popular to view this date with cynicism and a deconstructionist perspective, as we learn more about the pagan and non-Christan inspiration and roots of our Christmas celebrations.  Is this cynicism warranted?  Or is there room to appreciate the traditions and truths which undergird the season while still internalizing the meaning of the holiday? Show Notes: 1.  Steven Hijmans.  "Sol Invictus, the Winter Solstice, and the Origins of Christmas."  Mouseion, Series III, vol. 3, 2003.  Pgs. 377-98. 2.  C.P.E. Nothaft.  "The Origins of the Christmas Date:  Some Recent Trends in Historical Research."  Church History 81(4), 2012.  Pgs. 903-11. 3.  Kurt Simmons.  "The Origins of Christmas and the Date of Christ's Birth."  JETS 58(2), 2015.  Pgs. 299-324. 4.  Mike Duncan.  "A History of Rome Christmas."  The History of Rome Podcast, Episode 18.  2010.

If you are wondering what you and your partner are going to be doing this Christmas then look no further because I have got the perfect date ideas for you.

They are back with a new Wednesday couples episode. Listen in as Terry and Tanya discuss cozy Christmas date night ideas that will surely get you in the Holiday spirit. You don't wanna miss this. Fly Christian Couple On Air!

Look who is coming for Christmas on Episode 10 lords a-leaping of Terrace House: Opening New Doors! Conversation topics on your Christmas Eve date in June include: new roomies, a holiday memory, breakfast power rankings, and of course SEINA.Email underoneroof@terracehouse.party with questions or comment-pliments and follow @terracehouseparty on Insta for subtitle found art."House Party" and "Won't Stop" bookend from Meek Mill's Dreamchasers mixtape.

I’m super excited for this special holiday episode! I invited my team member Carlee on the show to talk about her family’s holiday traditions. What I love about Carlee’s unique take on holidays is how refreshingly simple it is. By keeping Christmas others-focused rather than stuff and events-focused, Carlee and her family get to serve others, make a lot of great memories together, and kiss overwhelm goodbye in the process. Press play to hear from Carlee!    If you’re like me and you don’t love the “gimme focus” the holidays can bring, you can decide to change that focus in your home! The way to start is by making a list of what matters most to you that holiday season. Believe it or not, we don’t buy our kids a lot of presents. But before you think our real last name is Scrooge, hang with me! I’ll explain what we do instead. When our family made this list of what mattered most to us during the holidays, making great memories within our little family made the top of the list, along with finding ways to bless others and get the focus off of ourselves. Here are our the four traditions we follow each year to keep Christmas meaningful and simple. Prompt Acts of Kindness Go Easy On The Presents Surprise Another Family In Need Bless Your Community Let’s look at those traditions in detail. Prompt Acts of Kindness Every year during the first week of December, the five of us as a family each put our name in a hat, and everyone draws a name. That week, each person focuses on showing extra kindness to the family member they drew -- from serving them to giving little gifts or taking care of a chore for them. And, we really want to make sure our kids know their gestures are just as important as what my husband and I can give as adults. It’s not about size or money when it comes to serving each other, but heart and intention. Our kids did all sorts of things to show kindness, like coloring a picture, telling a joke, putting that family member’s shoes away, carrying groceries, or leaving little treats on a pillow. Over the years it has been so fun to watch our kids get creative with how they can serve one another. The next week, we each draw different names and the tradition keeps going all December-long. Go Easy On The Present Alright, don’t throw the eggs from your holiday cookies at me! We do get our children a small gift, but it’s not the main focus of Christmas for us. (Plus, they get plenty of gifts from extended family!) Here’s what we do instead: At the end of November or beginning of December, we’ll dedicate a weekend or two to taking each child individually on a ‘Christmas Date’. They get to pick their meal of choice at a restaurant of choice. We take our time at these dates! My husband and I ask our kids reflective questions about the past year:  What were their greatest joys and challenges? We especially like showing our kids that because they’ve overcome one challenge, they can overcome another. We also help our children set goals for the coming year, and it’s been great to see how those goals have changed over the years. After our Christmas Date meal, we head out to a few stores and give our kids a budget with the goal of purchasing gifts for their siblings. Our kids chip in with money they’ve earned themselves, too. This has been a wonderful way to foster our family bond, and it keeps our focus on others. Surprise Another Family In Need One tradition we all have so much fun with is surprising an unsuspecting family in need around the holidays. We’ll often fill our gifts with groceries and gifts for the kids in that family, and we deliver them every night for 12 nights leading up to Christmas Eve! The espionage-factor is half the fun and we try to keep our identity a secret the whole time. This year we’re going to try out a 12 Days of Christmas theme where we match each gift to the items in the song. My kids came up with doughnuts as the “5 golden rings” in an instant! (If you have any themed gift ideas, I’d love to hear them!) We make so many great memories each year by blessing another family in this way, and it’s a lot less stressful than hosting fancy parties or other Christmas events we could attend. Bless Your Community Of course the holidays are fun and festive, but for many people the holidays are sad, lonely, or just plain stressful. We encourage our family to take that one extra step to serve our community. If you can make anyone’s day a little bit easier or happier, I promise that gesture will go a long way! Some ideas to get you started: Offer to help load groceries Leave a bigger-than-usual tip Pay-it-forward in the drive thru Help a neighbor put up decorations Shovel snow for a neighbor or business Invite a family having a hard time over for a meal What ideas can you come up with? Here’s the bottom line: Prioritize what’s meaningful to your family, give yourself permission to say no, and look outside yourself this holiday season. I’d love to hear if you’ll be bringing any of these ideas into your home this December. Leave a comment and let me know! Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas! ~ Carlee