The holidays suck if you deliver; there’s no way to sugarcoat it. If you’re a postal worker, UPS, FedEx or DHL package delivery driver, heck, even if you’re delivering pizza – the holidays are brutal. These folks work insane hours in the run-up to Christmas. They’re out late in all sorts of weather. They take their life into their own hands in traffic that isn’t watching out … [Read more...] about Making a Delivery Driver Snack Basket + Free Printable Signs
Traditions
Do You Know About the Dark Side of Christmas?
If you’ve ever watched The Nightmare Before Christmas, then you know that Jack Skellington fell in love with Christmas. (And who can blame him.) In the Disney classic, Jack learns that Halloween and Christmas just don’t mix. But it seems that Disney may have got it all wrong. As many old traditions will tell, there’s a darker side to Christmas beyond the twinkling lights, … [Read more...] about Do You Know About the Dark Side of Christmas?
Deck The Halls (In November): Why People Who Decorate Earlier For Christmas Are Happier
Do you get the itch to put up your Christmas decor before November is even halfway over? Maybe even before Halloween hits? You’re not alone. And if your family and friends tease or discourage you because you decorate for Christmas early, you can smugly send them this article. Many psychology experts say that decking the halls early can be highly beneficial to your mental … [Read more...] about Deck The Halls (In November): Why People Who Decorate Earlier For Christmas Are Happier
The Little Drummer Boy Challenge: The Weird Christmas Game You Need to Play
As the holiday season rolls around, there's something in the air aside from the scent of freshly baked cookies. It's the festive sound of Christmas music filling the streets, stores, and airwaves. From Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" to Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You," it's impossible to escape the tunes that get us all in the holiday spirit. But amid the … [Read more...] about The Little Drummer Boy Challenge: The Weird Christmas Game You Need to Play
The Christmas Pickle: the Fun German Tradition No One in Germany Has Heard Of
Ah, Christmas! It's a season bursting with traditions, each more nostalgic and heartwarming than the last. We hang stockings by the fireplace – real, electric, or imagined. We bake gingerbread men that never look as good as the ones in the picture. (Why is mine giving me the side-eye?) And we deck the halls with DIY garlands we found on Pinterest that you know will fall apart … [Read more...] about The Christmas Pickle: the Fun German Tradition No One in Germany Has Heard Of