Is there a way to lessen the feelings of pressure that seem to attach themselves to the Holidays like annoying little flies--ewwww? I believe there is! Here are just a few things to do on the spot to quickly bring the joy of Christmas back to the situation:

1. Look at picutures of your children and/or grandchildren (our newest addition to the Pelikan Family, Misha Rose - born October 17th... are you smiling already?)
2. Listen to happy music
3. Watch a Christmas movie
4. Drink wassail with lots of rum in it! (hee hee)
5. Laugh
6. Sing
7. Take a nap
8. Do something nice for someone
9. Clean something
10. Cook something

What do you do to bring instant Christmas joy to the situation?