1 Shop early. Nothing takes away the Christmas spirit like fighting for parking and struggling through crowds.
2 Wish people that you meet in stores and other casual environments a happy holiday. Say it with a smile.
3Drop spare coins in the Salvation Army collection buckets.
4 Do something nice for someone. Offer to baby-sit so a friend can do her Christmas shopping, take cookies to your neighbors, or shovel an elderly neighbor's walk.
5 Volunteer your time to a worthy holiday cause. Even if you are busy, you can spare an hour or two to help people less fortunate than yourself.
6 Organize a drive at work or in your neighborhood. Collect food and personal items and donate them to a local shelter for the homeless or for battered women.
7 Play Christmas music.
8 Watch Christmas movies. "It's a Wonderful Life" is a good one for reviving a flagging Christmas spirit, as is "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."
9 Read "A Christmas Carol" and "A Child's Christmas in Wales."
10 Decorate your house for the holidays.
11 Don't spend more money than you have. Anxiety over after-Christmas bills can ruin your holiday.
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