4 Things to Do Between Christmas & New Year’s

Holiday down time can be the best time.  There’s that fun yet oddly placed week in between Christmas and New Year’s that a lot of people don’t know what to do with.  That’s especially true this year, where both holidays fall on a Wednesday, traditionally the week’s most awkward day.  Fret not, however, since we’re here with a pleasant list of tasks you can accomplish to make that holiday week feel full and happy.  Get your calendar ready and start taking notes.

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1.  Visit Family

This one is pretty obvious.  You should take time to spend with your family.  Granted, not everyone loves their family, or can travel to see hem, or maybe you’e alone in the world.  Don’t worry, family can mean a lot of different things.  You know you have people that need you or would love to see you.  Take some time and just go see them.  Maybe makes some phone calls or go to Skype.  You’ve got a week, so there’s no excuse for procrastination.

2.  Play with Gifts

You know all those super neat gifts you got for Christmas?  Use them!  Make some tasty food with your new George Foreman Grill.  Drive your new Kia Optima.  Beat some noobs online with your PlayStation 4.  If you’ve got gift cards, maybe hold on to them and wait for better January sales.  There’s no point to just locking up your new lawn mower or putting all of your clothes into the closet.  Make an effort to use all of your new stuff.

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3.  Volunteer

The holidays are a very terrible time for any people without means.  Or really for a lot of people for a lot of reasons.  The holidays kind of really suck, basically.  You can help rectify that.  Offer some time or money to a local shelter or charity.  Winter is a cold season, so anything you can do to provide warmth to others will be useful and appreciated.  We all really have a lot, so giving a little bit can go a long way.  See how far a smile will get you.

4.  Hibernate

There are just so many things to learn from nature.  Kung Fu styles are inspired by animals, and they are super cool.  You too can be as cool as an animal.  Maybe take this week to hibernate.  Stuff yourself full of high energy food and fats, and then wrap yourself in a blanket and call the week off.  Just sleep and float by until you find yourself roused awake for work or school or whatever.  Know that you will be smelly, but at least you’ll be well rested.