From gifting loved ones to helping the less fortunate, holidays are all about the time we spend with family and friends. It’s a time to feel grateful and show appreciation for everything you have. Sometimes the best way to show gratitude is by doing nice things for others and keeping yourself free of stress – allowing yourself to enjoy the moment and live in the now.
Wrap gifts according to who receives them
We might not realize, but the color of our gift wrapping can make things easier to organize and it’s a wonderful way to implement a feng shui cure into your festivities. In feng shui, colors symbolize a lot of things but especially joy and abundance which is so important during this time of year. What better way to pass on happiness and gratitude then through the colors of your gift wrapping or gift tags. For your father, use gold. For your mother, red or purple. Children, silver. Boys, blue or greens. Girls, reds and pinks. Grandparents, golds and purples. Neighbors and friends, red.
Personalize holiday cards
One of the most special things that come with the season is the occasional surprise that’s waiting in your mailbox. It’s rare to receive personalized letters with technology and texts, but this is a great way to add a personalized touch to your holiday wishes. A sentimental card or nice family photo is a treasure that goes a long way.
Gold is always a nice touch
Although small, gold coins pass on abundance, wealth and opportunity. Not only does it signify money, but it’s a great add-on to any gift and it’s also an awesome insert for your holiday cards. Whether it’s Chinese coins, chocolate coins or another form of gold, these work well for colleagues, friends and family. Pair with a colorful box of oranges for your next potluck or gathering!
The power of festive lighting
Lighting is great feng shui and whether you are decorating your plants with tiny lights or wrapping garland with strings of bright colors. Outline the front door or foyer with lighted garland for extra energy into your home. It welcomes all who enter and calls for new opportunities.
Donate used toys and canned foods to those in need
A special touch to helping those in need is by decluttering and donating those items to a good cause. Donate canned foods to your local food bank and clothing, toys and other miscellaneous items to your local shelter, toy drive or charity. Not only will you feel great about clearing the clutter, but you will know that your unused items are going to help someone else this season. Also, this is a great time to make sure there’s nothing broken in your home.
