Tag: Christmas
It’s better to give than receive
Proverb: It’s better to give than receive Well, here we are. By this time next week, it’ll be Christmas Day. The presents will have been opened, the turkey devoured, and Dad will be asleep on the sofa while the kids play with their new-found treasures. Christmas is a season of giving, and one of the…
Christmas came early
Phrase: Christmas came early Christmas came early this year, and the excitement is still in the air! The phrase Christmas came early is often used to describe the sudden and unexpected arrival of something that reminds us of the holiday season. It can refer to anything from the first snowfall to seeing a Christmas tree…
Stocking stuffer
WotD: Stocking stuffer If you are a kid, Christmas is the best time of the year. Of course, the main event is opening the presents Santa put under the tree, but the warmup has to be the stocking stuffers. Stocking stuffers are small gifts meant to fit inside a Christmas stocking and bring a lot…
Eat, drink and be Merry
Phrase: Eat, drink and be Merry Eat, drink and be merry! How’s that for a piece of timely advice? As the holiday season rolls around, it’s time to start thinking about how to celebrate this special time of year. The phrase “eat, drink, and be merry” is often used during Christmas, and for good reason…
Holiday Spirit
WotD: Holiday Spirit The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the magical feeling of the holiday spirit. I don’t feel it so much in Japan, but in North America, I could feel it growing in the air from about mid-November. It’s a feeling of warmth, generosity, love, and compassion that envelopes us…
Scrooge/Grinch
WotD: Scrooge/Grinch As the holiday season approaches, we often hear the terms “Scrooge” and “Grinch.” These terms describe someone not in the holiday spirit of giving and unwilling to participate in the festivities. But what does being a Scrooge or a Grinch at Christmas mean? A Scrooge is a term used to describe someone who…
Secret Santa
WotD: Secret Santa With the Christmas season just around the corner, one of the most popular holiday traditions is Secret Santa. This gift-giving game is a fun and exciting way to spread holiday cheer without breaking the bank. So, what is Secret Santa, and how does it work? Secret Santa is a gift exchange game…
You and yours
Phrase: You and yours As the holiday season approaches, the phrase you and yours becomes more commonly used in our conversations and greeting card writing. This phrase often refers to an individual and their family, loved ones, or those they hold dear. It is a simple yet powerful way to express love and affection during…
Get out of hand
Phrase: Get out of hand Tomorrow is the first of December! The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the tradition of giving gifts. While it’s a joyous time to share our love and appreciation for others, keeping our spending under control is a must. Things can quickly get out of hand, and…
All your Christmases have come at once
Phrase: All your Christmases have come at once It’s cold outside, and as I write this, we have a little bit of hail on the ground. Let’s take a short trip to the land down under, shall we? You probably know I spent a few years Downunder, and let me tell you, nothing puts a…
