Drop a “just because” note (a Christmas card doesn’t count) in the mail for a friend or a family member. Ask your kids to do the same. Little ones can draw pictures while older children can write a short note to a loved one.

Play Handel’s Messiah today and whenever you’re “Jingle Belled” out during the Christmas carol season.

Plan a cookie swap with friends. That way you’ll have plenty of cookies on hand to share with everyone from your neighbor to the friendly lady at the post office.

Make plans now to go to Confession during the Advent season. Most churches offer a special penitential service during the season, or check your parish’s regular Confession schedule. If you’ve been away from the sacrament for awhile, have no fear. What better way to prepare your heart for Jesus than to give it a cleanRead the whole post >>