Gifts that Give Back, Holiday Rituals, Progressive Party (313)
Transcend commercialism and celebrate this holiday in nurturing, emotionally-fulfilling ways. First, concentrate on the type of gifts that inspire and encourage new activities and healthier lifestyles. Just a few ideas include presents that profit charities, or gifts that involve environmentally-safe products.

Then, family rituals are the glue that holds a family together, but they may need a little encouragement. Follow this advice on creating new traditions, for holidays and everyday.

Finally, the holidays are a great time to reach out to new neighbors and help strengthen community bonds, but with all the seasonal craziness who has the time or energy to put together a party single-handedly? The trick? Band together with neighbors for a low-stress party where everyone's a guest.