Happy Holidays!

Image of a winter cottage in a forest with lights on, surrounded by trees, smoke coming out of the chimney, and a snowman outside.
December 23 2024

I love this time of year for many reasons: the birth of Jesus, family time, traditional meals passed down from past generations, and yes, the now over saturated football bowl schedule.

As we all know, this can be a time of stress because of all the things we think need to be done to make the holidays perfect. It is easy to lose focus on what is important this time of year.

Here are a few ideas that might help change your mindset when preparing for the holidays: 

  1. Don’t overschedule yourself. Enjoy what you do and not what you think you should do.
  2. Manage gift giving by setting a budget and adhering to it. People love small handmade and thoughtful gifts. 
  3. Respect family differences while together and honor the loved one(s) you have lost. 

These ideas are simple and doable. Refocus on the true spirit of the holidays, by enjoying it versus stressing about it.  

May you all be blessed with good health, enjoyable moments, and safe travel this Holiday Season!    

-Sonny Manley, President- Hebron

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Sonny Manley
President
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