25 ways to Get-Your-HAPPY-On during the holiday season

The Holidays can be a very stressful time of the year. The stress often leads to crankiness and bad moods. We all want to be happy during this joyous season, but it's hard. ​

​Here are a few suggestions of ways to Get-Your-Happy-On during the holiday season.

1. Catch a snowflake on your tongue
2. Feeling Overwhelmed?...Ask for Help - it's always more fun to share the work.
3. Make a handmade gift or two - and check out the Spruce.com for some great ideas.
4. Cut out a snowflake out of paper - remember doing this as a child? So fun!
5. Wrap a tiny gift in a huge box - check out these creative ways of wrapping gifts.
6. Paint snow with a food color and water in a spray bottle
7. Wear a Santa hat
8. Shake a snow globe and watch the snow fall - learn about the history of snow globes here.
9. Take a drive to simply see the Christmas lights
10. Take a walk in the snow
11. Play the Dreidle game
12. Make a snowman
13. Reflect on magical moments of holidays past and share the stories - read here why memories are good for you.
14. Buy a present for a stranger and give it anonymously - read these heartwarming stories of anonymous gifts.
15. Watch A Charlie Brown Christmas or another favorite holiday classic.
16. Use holiday puns as often a possible (and take an “elf-ie” while you do it)
17. Remember to slow down and enjoy - read this story for inspiration.
18. Be grateful - I use a Grati-pad by R. Nichols to record what I am thankful for.
19. Say “No” to a holiday obligation and say “Yes” to yourself
20. Listen to "I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” - or another Holiday song that you love.
21. Drink Hot Chocolate with marshmallows
22. Wear an ugly Christmas or Hanukkah sweater - check out the ugliness on TipsyElves.
23. Learn how different countries and cultures celebrate Christmas 
24. Cozy up next to a roaring fire and read a book
25. Kiss under the mistletoe

Make it a HAPPY day - and season!