By: Gabriela Yareliz
It’s still raining out. The week is unwinding, and we are all shaking off the week and exhaling. Lurking in the back of the brain, along with work, collapsed buildings and grounded flights this week, is Christmas giving. I love giving gifts. Picking them out isn’t always easy, but it’s something I like to try to get right. It’s nice to make people feel special (or at least try). Some wrapping paper I ordered arrived this week in an absurdly big box I could crawl into. I got a million gift guides in my inbox.
I saw this interesting piece on giving gifts, not stuff— and that is the motto of Christmas shopping this year. I try this every year, but sometimes, it doesn’t land quite as well. I really want to simplify, even if that means fewer things with more meaning. The challenge is on.
The Calm Christmas podcast already started posting episodes for the new 6th season. I love this podcast. I can’t tell you how many times I do a wrapping marathon or stand in line at the post office with Beth Kempton chatting in my ear in her beautiful British accent. Preparation is episode one— and that’s where we all find ourselves. Preparing some magic and gestures of love for our chosen ones.
