To encourage myself that I'm making progress in getting ready for Christmas, I've broken gift giving into a four step process:
- Inspiration
- Acquisition
- Preparation
- Celebration
Gift-giving is joyous when you have inspiration for an appropriate gift. Sometimes even when we determine what we'd like to give, acquisition is impeded by availability. When substitution is required, the process starts over. Creativity or simplicity can mark the preparation phase as we wrap our acquisition. And my favorite step is celebration. Though it's not always possible, I love spending time with the recipient as she or he unwraps the gift.
My Christmas list is in various phases of completion. And since I've already had the joy of celebrating with a very special group of friends, I have those beautiful memories to add to special gifts I've received.
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