The Little Book of Christmas Joys by Jackson Brown

Author:Jackson Brown
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: ebook, book
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2010-03-31T00:00:00+00:00

In a large, heavy saucepan combine the sugar, salt, baking soda, and buttermilk. Bring to a boil quickly, stirring constantly, until mixture turns a creamy beige (about 210°). Add the butter and pecans and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, to the soft ball stage (234° to 240°). Remove the pan from the heat and add the vanilla. Beat with a spoon until the mixture loses its gloss. Drop into mounds on waxed paper, working as quickly as you can, since the mixture thickens fast.

171 Load the family in the car, slip in your favorite Christmas tape, and drive through the neighborhood looking at the Christmas decorations. Roll down the windows and shout, “Merry Christmas” to everyone you see.

172 Read The Littlest Angel by Charles Tazewell to a child.

173 Serve holiday cookies on a Santa Claus platter.

174 Give a small gift—such as a tree ornament—to each guest when you have a holiday party.

175 Consider buying your Christmas tree from the Boy Scouts or a service organization’s tree lot.

176 Host a holiday reception for a friend who’s started a new business.

177 Consider taking a family trip one Christmas instead of exchanging gifts.

178 Invite a friend who doesn’t have a church home to a special service at your church.

179 Whistle “Walking in a Winter Wonderland” in the shower.

180 Toast your friends when they are in your home. Tell them how much it means to you to have them there.

181 Keep plenty of apple cider and microwave popcorn on hand for unexpected drop-in holiday guests.

182 If you take a trip by plane during the holidays, offer to trade seats so a family can sit together.

183 This Christmas, write letters to several people who have had a positive influence on your life. Thank them for this gift they have given you.

184 Read to your family “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry.

185 Buy a book of Christmas carols and keep it open on the piano during the holidays.

186 Let someone else have the parking space you’ve just found. Think of it as a gift to a stranger.

187 Ask the oldest married man and the youngest married woman to pull the Christmas turkey wishbone.

188 Refuse to let heavy traffic and long lines dampen your Christmas spirit.

189 Write with a red or green pen during the holidays.

190 Tie peppermint candy canes to children’s packages.

191 Buy something from students holding a Christmas bake sale and tell them to keep the change.

192 Offer to baby-sit for new parents to give them a chance to do some shopping.

193 Don’t give an errand along with a gift. Unless you’re certain of the correct size, don’t give someone clothing. Exchanging clothes is a hassle.

194 Keep money in individual envelopes to give spontaneously to others when you’re touched by the Christmas spirit.

195 When holiday travels take you to cities where you have friends, call or write ahead and try to get together, even if it’s for only a few minutes.

196 Include your children in the preparation of holiday meals. This teaches them skills they will need in years to come.

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