Christmas is in the air and you are enthused with the nudging baritone of Michael Buble's "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go ...".
At the onset, surviving Christmas seems like such a killjoy. But, it is not so considering that Christmas has grown and spawn in such a humongous and myriad celebration since its inception when baby Jesus was born a long, long time ago in Bethlehem.
Here then is just a mish-mash of suggested Survival Tips for Christmas:
1. If you must buy gifts for a selected list of recipients, then plan your Christmas shopping early like 2 weeks before 25th December.
2. Keep within your budget so that you do not overspend unnecessarily; your gift is just a token of your love. And, you have many more opportunities on every other day to love them and in so many other ways.
3. There is a bit of competition when shopping for the gifts. But, the real test of nerves would be at the check-out counter and the gift-wrapping counter where the queues are notorious. So, you may wanna plan ahead on what kind of gifts you are going to look at, start early (take leave, even, to shop on a weekday), plan your route (which malls, shops, etc.) and logistics (whether you need an obliging assistance to help you lug everything home). Alternatively, you may wish to shop online from the comfort of home with Christmassy music piping from your computer to set you in the mood.
4. While spoilt for choice with Christmas goodies and tempted by their savouriness, stay discipline by eating and drinking in small portions. Go easy with red meats and dairies, and stay clear of processed food. And, opt for more of fresh vegetables, fruits and water. If your Body Mass Index (BMI) is already showing that you are over-weight for your age, then the health risks exposure is already telling. Stay disciplined all seasons, and choose a healthy lifestyle. The more health you put into your life, the more life you get out of your good health; it's a win-win for you!
5. Not all, but a loud minority of young people seem to like visiting pubs or discotheques or, at least, try it out for themselves. I don't know whether this is due to a lack of a better idea or they just wanna do what adults are supposed to do when chilling out. Rest assuredly, apart from entertaining business clients, the vast majority of adults do not drain money away at the bars or discos. Neither would they puff cigarettes or experiment with drugs, which are blatant health hazards, as with drinking booze. Nor do they sleep around, even with 'protection', because they are well-advised on the risk of contracting diseases from unsuspecting sex partners.
6. That said, some plan to, inter alia, donate goodies to needy families, visit homes for the elderly, visit orphanages, meet with family and friends for meals, watch a movie or two, visit the shopping malls, enjoy the spectacular light-ups at popular locations, and attend the Midnight Mass Service on Christmas Eve or the Christmas Day Service. In all these, get enough shut-eyes in the day if you are running on past midnight so that you could alleviate the side-effects of sleep deprivation. And, be sure to catch up on your sleep after the late night(s) so as not to over-extend your body by allowing it enough time to reboot.
The season of Christmas will come and go. With proper planning and focus, there is a good possibility that it's celebration would be a piece of cake you could have and eat it in a state of good health. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESUS!!
P/s: Jesus is now back in heaven, and He is planning a wedding banquet. Please check with your Christian friends on how to be invited for this banquet in heaven. "Merry Christmas!"
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