Havin’ a weird Christmas so far?

You’re not alone.

We’re all trying to navigate uncharted holiday territory this year, and it’s not easy. Tough times in December have an annoying tendency to stick around through the 25th, whether we’re fa-la-la-ing or not.

So if you’re currently having one of those holidays this year that’s a little “off”–or maybe even downright depressing–here’s some encouragement from one of my favorite books called 52 Simple Ways to Make Christmas Special.

If you’re anything like me, you need consistent reminders that we’re not celebrating tradition…or predictability…or each other.

And if it helps you feel not-so-alone, I’ll share about a crummy Christmas our family had because, you know, misery loves company.

And then we can all set our heads (and our hearts) straight in the direction of joy to the world…

Notes: Dargatz, Jan. 52 Simple Ways to Make Christmas Special. Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1991.