Tis’ the season to get Christmassy!
Welcome to Blogmas!
Tis’ is the season to be merry and jolly!
Well, it is.
And I’m feeling like an elf, I almost looked up for my pointy ears! And, you must have noticed I’m not your regular author. Saw that, didn’t you?
Well then who AM I?
Well, folks know me as ‘The One Who Always Talks’ because DUH, I talk, ALWAYS!
And……let’s get on with the Christmassy stuff!
But what if you’re not feeling all Christmassy, cheery and merry? If you want to just snuggle up deep inside your bed and forget about all gift buying,
Then, you my friend have a big problem. Not even big, it’s humongous. You are suffering from-
*gasp*
No, it’s not coronavirus.
It’s much more dangerous, you are under the attack of
HOLIDAY BLUES!
Oh my, bless you! Where did you catch that from?
Well, now that you’ve caught it. Let’s do something shall we? Being a common patient of “Holiday Blues”,
Here’s my list of things to help you get up and blitzin’-
1.Christmassy Music
This is like the most obvious step in the world of obviousness. But that doesn’t make it any less important! Get some classics (All I want for Christmas is You) something energizing, (Jingle Bell
Rock). And totally random stuff you associate with the season of gifts (like Lover by Taylor Swift).
2.Movies and books
Warning- Another obvious tip coming here. So, do you know the things you see, hear and watch influence how your mind processes? So, if you’ll see Christmas-related movies (Home Alone is a total must-watch), read Christmas related books (Do I even need to mention, A Christmas Carol?) and hear Christmas related music (DUH, the first step) your mind will have no other option than to turn into a whole walking-talking Christmas tree! Phew, lot of Christmas used here.
3.Decoration
Bring out the ancient ladder and climb up to take out your treasured box of decoration! Personally speaking, we have a lot of memories with baubles. They’re like time-stamps of my life. There’s a little paper bauble I made in grade 3, one my sibling made in grade 5, photographic baubles etc. What I do with my family is that, we kids, take out all the decorations one by one, and our parents would remind us of the anecdotes that go with them! It’s really fun and a perfect vaccine for “Holiday Blues”!
4.The Outer World
Now, this isn’t an obvious tip. But you what really helps me get out of my “blue as blueberry” mood? Going out. Now, now I know, it’s COVID-19 time, and there are lockdowns. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a virtual Christmas experience! Just go onto YouTube and type ‘Christmas celebrations’ or anything related to do. You can even have a virtual Christmas Party! Hop into your Christmas attire and have fun!
5.The Gifts and The Tree
We can’t forget the majestic tree, can we? As you probably have recovered from ‘Holiday Blues’ by this point, so you just want to get the tree up and the loving gifts all done. Well, again, Mr Covid is there first. So if you can’t get a full-fledged tree, just get a small dummy-thing. I promise it’ll be the same! It’s more about the feeling of joy, rather than the materials itself.
Well, well. Looks like the “Holiday Blues” are long gone! Congratulations! You won the Beating the Blues medal! And if you didn’t have blues to begin with, you’re already carrying the medal. Sneaky, hm?
I guess I won’t bother you anymore. Go on and start the process! It was fun participating in the Blogmas 2020 with Tall Blonde Tales! Until next time!
Now from me (Blondey on a Mission), I want to say a huge huge thank you both to The One who Always Talks for sharing such a fantastic guest post but also to all of you for reading today’s post and for following my Blogmas. With all of the abundance in holiday cheer and (sometimes) over-enthusiasm for everything sparkly, cinnamony and covered in tinsel, it can sometimes be difficult to enjoy the holidays if you may not be in that super cheery mood. I know that I definitely get the holiday blues momentarily throughout the holidays so I absolutely loved this post, plus it was just so fun to read and I hope you all loved it too!
Apart from that, that’s all I have for you all today – I hope you enjoy the last week or so of Blogmas!!
Lots of Love
Blondey on a Mission xxx
Tall Blonde Tales 
I get seasonal depression starting in December and I need to find ways to keep cheering myself up. This list is super helpful, thanks!
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Hi Ang!
I’m so glad you found it helpful! And a huge shoutout to Tia for sharing my post with you all!
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Awwww noo I was so happy to share your post it was awesome!! Hopefully we can work together in the new year again xx
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Thanks so much for reading Ang – really glad you found it helpful xx
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The Christmas Spirit does feel a little lost- we have our tree up with ornaments, the star, and there are presents. Our decorations are out. Even watching and listening to Christmas movies and songs.
However, I feel the Christmas Spirit strongest in church- Lessons and Carols and Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, but not happening. Well, on Christmas Eve, virtually we will have Lessons and Carols and Eucharist, but virtual.
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Oh yes! I totally understand.
This year it seems as if holiday spirit is lacking.
But let’s be optimistic and enjoy what we’ve got 😀
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Preach!! 😊
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I am an optimistic person. I feel like that Christmas Spirit will obviously the strongest on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Still have doing some of our same family tradition- Cinnamon Crumb Cake at Breakfast is usually how Christmas starts. Around 10-11ish is when opening presents begin
But, I actually start at my opening my stocking- usually am first on up so I open my stocking.
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Cool!!!! I love the little presents that come with stockings!
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Usually up early- I can start opening my stocking around 6:30 or 7.
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Wow that’s super early! I usually start at 7:30.
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I just have a hard time waiting- so it easy to wake up early
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True that 😀
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That’s definitely true I feel it does get stronger the closer we get to Christmas itself.
Oooh that sounds like an amazing tradition!! We have similar traditions where we start with stockings on our own and then at about 8am we all have tea/coffee and mince pies
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Oh that’s sad I can understand that but hopefully the virtual experience isn’t too bad and you can still enjoy that and get into the Christmas spirit xx
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This is why we put our tree up earlier than usual this year. Needed some holiday cheer. And with it being only 1 week until Christmas, it doesn’t really feel like Christmas this year because with everything going on.
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Yep, Mr Covid is a real pain. It’s been hard for so many of us to get into holiday spirit this year.
However, it also made me realize how nice people actually are. How Goodwill conquers all.
Hope you beat the blues and have a Merry Christmas!!
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That’s so true through all the negativity we can also appreciate true niceness and genuine kindness in others which is always so good to see
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I know that is the strange thing because so many of the normal festivities can’t go on because of covid so it doesn’t feel as Christmassy as it normally does. Hopefully you get some more holiday cheer to boost your festivities xxx
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Hi Tia!
I forgot to drop a comment (yeah I’m pretty forgetful) 😂. So here’s a big thanks to you for plucking up the courage to do Blogmas!! I know from Christmasphere how hard it can get!
And it was lovely to send in a guest post! I look forward to more interesting collabs!!
Merry Christmas!!!!
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Nooo no worries at all 😂 thank you so so much it’s been a lot of work but I have enjoyed it too. Definitely going to enjoy a few days off afterwards though 😂 Aww thank you it was such a pleasure to have you and same!!
Merry Christmas!! 🎄✨
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I loved the way your wrote that😂 Wonderful tips!!💕✨
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Thanks! *throws confetti*
I love your username btw, (even though I’m an extrovert)! However, my friend, did you manage to banish the Holiday Blues?😀
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That’s the first time anyone’s said that😂 It’s rather long, and some call me IT😂 Thank you so much!!
I did! It’s nothing a good old Christmas Carol and a festive movie can’t get rid of!✨
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Completely agree with that – snuggling up with a Christmas movie and some hot chocolate and cinnamon rolls certainly helps me cure my holiday blues ✨☺️
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Hehe 😀
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