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Teach gratitude:
Gratitude is not reserved for material presents, but also for the blessings in our lives. Take time each day to identify three things that you are grateful for. This can help us understand the true meaning of the holidays in a couple of ways. First, we notice the little things we take for granted, a butterfly, a sunny day, getting to sleep in late. Secondly, once we notice these little things and are grateful for them, we become more aware of other things for which we can be grateful.
Motivate friends and family to make the holidays more meaningful:
Spend time discussing topics suc as, what are you most grateful for? How can you make the world a better place? How can this holiday be more meaningful? What presents make you feel the best? Plan a kind-deed day to perform random acts of kindness. Write inspirational notes and leave them for others to find.
Learn the meaning behind different holiday traditions:
The lights at Hanukkah symbolize the light of the Creator in our lives. A wreath is a symbol of the eternal nature of God’s love and the circle of life. There are a number of symbols in the holidays at this time of year. Examine them and see how they might make your experience richer.
Celebrate differences:
Attend a worship service with a friend or a family member of another faith of denomination. This exposes us to the marvelous ways we are more similar than different. It is when we embrace the differences, that we can come together in unity.
Slow down and enjoy the essence of the holidays:
We remember the time and experiences shared as a family not the gifts, the parties or how perfectly the house is decorated. Say no to commitments that are not going to serve your greater good.
译文:
五种让你节假日过得更有意义的方法
教会感激：
在我们的生活中，感激不仅只是物质的馈赠，而且也有精神上的鼓励。每天从容地确定三件你表示感谢的事，这可以帮助我们理解用几种方式度过假期的真正意义。首先，我们注意到我们认为理所当然的小事，如一只蝴蝶，一个晴天，时间晚了就要睡觉等。其次，一旦我们发现这些小东西并感激他们，我们就更加能认识到其他我们可以感激的东西。
激发家人和朋友让节日过得更有意义的动机：
花时间讨论“什么是您最感激的？你怎样使这个世界变得更加美好？怎样才能使这个假期更有意义？什么礼物让你感觉最好？”等诸如此类的主题？设计一段友好行为的时间来进行任意的友好行为，写出灵感笔记并使他人发觉它们。
了解不同传统节日背后的含义：
光明节的灯象征着造物主在我们生活中的光明。花环是一个永恒的上帝的爱和生命界属性的象征。在每年这个时候的节假日里有许许多多的象征，请审查它们并看看它们如何能使你的经验更丰富。
庆祝差异：
与不同教派信仰的朋友或家庭成员参加礼拜，这暴露了我们不可思议的方面，即我们拥有更多的是类似而不是分歧。这就是当我们相互包含分歧时，我们可以团结一致地走到一起。
慢慢停下来享受节假日的本质：
我们牢记作为一个家庭共享的时间和经验不是礼物，不是聚会，也不是装饰极其完美的房子。要敢于拒绝不能给您带来更大利益的承诺。