on you day

According to legend, the groundhog has the superpower of predicting the end of winter. Consider what your superpowers might be.

pax noel

Be the peace you want to see on Christmas.

so ready

Overpreparing can be exasperating. It can also have you ready to make the most of an opportunity that, when it comes, might not last as long as you would wish.

. . . surprise!

When you’re preparing to surprise people, don’t work so hard at it that you stop smiling.

closed and open

Feel grateful when the world gives you time to pursue your own agenda.

every special day

Think of the feeling of freedom that a holiday might provide. Imagine how much more powerful your life could be if you approached almost every day with the same feeling of freedom.

rockets’ red glare

Feel optimistic and act accordingly, and the optimism will come across in your fireworks display.

silent party night

Celebrate peace without getting too caught up in the paradox that comes from combining peace and celebration.

go hyperlocal

If you have “nowhere to go” on a holiday, notice the places that exist at home or wherever you are. One room can become a different room just by moving or turning your chair.

colors

Wear colors from your closet that you would overlook on most days.

some holiday

If you are facing the pressure of a long to-do list, a holiday can become just another day to try to catch up.

look at that

Take time to feel excitement over the new things you never imagined you would have.

questions

When you see people again after a long while, find out what they have learned that might help you with what you are doing right now.

seasonal

If you want to look like a Christmas shopper, it is as easy as dashing through the snow from one shop to another.

news calendar

One of the purposes of “news” organizations is to perpetuate a set of cultural assumptions surrounding the themes of holidays and other recurring events.

spare day

A spare day, on which you have none of your routine responsibilities, can be a chance to do a little of the things you always wished you could do on an ordinary busy day.

my day

A day is different from a normal day because you decide it is.

a day

When you do not know whether a day is a regular day or a holiday, you are left to find your way based on your own priorities.

ring in the new

Today, eat something new or fresh if you can. Don’t settle for what is left behind from last year.

A quiet holiday, when everyone is too busy to bother you, can give you a chance to catch up on some of the things you especially want to do.