CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS IN STYLE If I could spend Christmas any way I desired, it would be like this blue winter wonderland: a white Christmas tree decorated with blue ornaments and lights. Other decorations would include blue and white snowmen, balls and gift wrap. I'm Dreaming of a Blue Christmas would play in the background. The food would consist of blueberry juice, cut out sugar cookies with blue frosting and white sprinkles, blueberry pie, white cake topped with blueberries, blueberry muffins, pancakes and waffles with blueberry syrup. The house would be decked with exterior blue lights. I would wear my blue velvet pantsuit. TEN TIPS FOR A BLISSFUL CHRISTMAS 1. Take a walk outside with someone special and shine several blue light bulbs or candles in the snow or on the beach. 2. Instead of hustle bustle shopping, make homemade gifts and attach gratitude notes expressing what someone means to you. 3. Bake sweet treats like cookies, cakes, pies and candies and have a holiday party for needy families. 4. Wrap Christmas gifts in pretty blankets, sheets, shirts, sweaters or towels instead of traditional gift paper. 5. Go Christmas caroling and bring a potluck meal to your neighbors or needy families. 6. Designate a family storytelling night and share old Christmas stories, poems, and carols. 7. Donate homemade gifts and essential items to needy families. 8. Write and share stories of love and friendship in honor and remembrance of family members and friends. 9. Create a special Advent calendar with favorite Bible verses or inspirational quotes. 10. Coordinate a scavenger hunt gift exchange with questions and clues on finding the holiday treasures.