Christmas Countdown Summary #1 aka Please pass the Sangria!

So the Christmas Countdown has finished its first week. I must admit that at first I was a little sad and disappointed because I did not immediately receive any emails regarding it. (that good old instant gratification bug bit).  But as the week progressed, I got the best feedback possible.

On the first day of Christmas.....I gave a little Christmas cheer with a smile!

• A lucky young man with a 57 math test score was spared bodily harm because Mom had the Christmas spirit.

• One participant “loves” the idea of the countdown.

On the second day of Christmas….I gave the Christmas spirit without interest!

•  Some one beat me to the Salvation Army bell ringer with a donation.

•  Someone graciously gave up their lunch.

On the third day of Christmas….I gave Christmas greetings in writing!

•  Someone shared their words at the crack of dawn.

•  Someone was inspired to write an entire poem.
  

On the fourth day of Christmas.....I gave a little Christmas silence!

• Two participants faced the “no gossip” challenge as soon as they hit the door at work. Both were very uncomfortable with the situation due to their heightened awareness of the Christmas spirit.

•  My husband and I constantly reminded each other to “wrap the tongue” when we began to make unsavory comments about some impatient and rude shoppers during the Christmas tree purchase. My husband actually turned a super negative ogress into a Christmas spirit-laden smiling human being with his gentle chiding and patience!!

On the fifth day of Christmas….I gave Christmas laughter!

•  I risked total humiliation and posted a holiday riddle on my FB status.

I’m finding that I’m saying “Merry Christmas” much more often.  I’m successfully resisting the urge to kill and maim bought on by the rages of “hot flashes”, a stressed society and inept customer service. Could it be that the Christmas Spirit is trying to find a crash pad in me??
I hope so, coz I have hung the “vacancy” sign for it in my heart!  To celebrate all the hard work we’ve done “Christmas-zising” this week…make a pitcher of the following doctored up Sangria and let’s enjoy a job well done!!