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.
害怕拖延做节日装饰，假装你很喜欢实际上并不可想要的礼物？尝试一切方法使今年的圣诞节变得有意义，让它成为你和所爱的人值得记忆的日子。

Step 1: Show kindness
Greet people with a holiday wish and smile wherever you are.
第一步：表现友好
无论你去哪里，都要问候遇到的人并微笑。

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：听音乐
打扫屋子的同时要放些欢快的节日音乐，营造出令你心情愉悦的曲调。

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：装饰屋子
装饰屋子要用节日颜色。挂些槲寄生(一种常用作圣诞节室内悬挂的植物)，点上红色和绿色的蜡烛，收藏好朋友们的问候卡，在壁炉边的墙上挂上圣诞袜子，将圣诞树支起来。

Tip:Include the kids by letting them make their own decorations and crafts for the tree.
小贴士：让孩子们也参与，让他们用自己的方式来装饰圣诞树。

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：装饰屋子的外面
在屋檐下，树上和灌木丛中挂些装饰的灯，在门廊上漆一个特别的圣诞信箱。买些逼真的可以点亮的驯鹿和其他装饰品来装饰草坪。

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：自愿帮助他人
自愿拿些玩具，衣服和小礼物给那些生活不富裕的人。帮助你周围的人，为年迈的邻居清理道路，做饼干，或是在教会帮忙。

Tip:Take some time to reflect on your blessings. Make this a family ritual.
小贴士：花谢时间来回顾感恩。让这成为家庭惯例。

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：看圣诞电影
和家人一起看圣诞电影让大家都高兴起来。睡觉前，给孩子们讲圣诞故事，让圣诞节成为孩子们永远不会忘记的节日。

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：寄些标有名字的祝福信
给朋友，家人和同事寄些标有名字的，老式的祝福信或祝福纸条。每个人都愿意在这个时候收到祝福信。