How to Have Fun When All around You Are Getting Grumpy

from Loyola blog...

• Put on as background music, A Chipmunk Christmas.
• Put out a plate of cookies in the middle of the day.
• Make up at least one gag gift.
• Invite dogs and cats into the gift-wrapping process.
• Invite toddlers into the gift-wrapping process.
• Go for a drive at night and look at Christmas lights.
• Keep a pot of apple cider simmering, all day long.
• Let the six-year-old help decorate—cookies, the tree, the packages.
• Take the crankiest child on a little excursion, just the two of you, and ask for help picking out a present or ornament or book . . .
• Dance around the house to “Jingle Bell Rock” and other oldies.
• Go to the skating rink.
• Help a neighbor put up lights or shovel snow.
• Take Christmas cards, ornaments, or goodies to senior citizens you know.
• Choose one day to sleep late and follow absolutely no agenda.
• Make a date with a good friend (that may be your significant other)—just the two of you to have coffee or window shop or walk in the forest preserve.
• Watch at least three Christmas movies.