The holidays are the perfect time to slow down, cherish one another, and create memories that last a lifetime. This year, why not go beyond the usual gifts and treat your teen or tween to something truly special, a night (or matinee!) out at Broadway’s hit musical, & JULIET, part of the 25–26 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO Series at The Stranahan Theatre from Dec. 16–21, 2025.
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It’s funny, I couldn’t tell you what I wore the Christmas of 1990 (I’m sure it was a gorgeous dress that matched my siblings and we all looked adorable Mom), or what gifts I opened from under the tree, or even if we had snow that year. What I do remember is sipping hot chocolate as we walked through the zoo at night (that in itself is pretty cool to kids) in wonderment at the Lights before Christmas with close family friends, rushing ahead of my parents in awe of the Christmas magic at Children’s Wonderland, touring the over the top decorations at Holidays in the Manor House with my grandparents, seeing the classic, A Christmas Carol, & watching the joy on my father’s face as he recited lines as we watched the classic, It’s a Wonderful Life. That’s the thing about Christmas; it really isn’t about the perfect gift it’s about the time spent with loved ones. So this Christmas let’s focus less on the number of goods under the tree and more on the quality of time spent making childhood memories that our children will cherish for a lifetime.
Just because the gifts under the tree are going to be a bit lighter this year doesn’t mean the spirit of Christmas has dimmed. In fact, this is the perfect opportunity to really focus on what’s important during the Christmas season.
It’s not uncommon for people to struggle to get into the holiday spirit. They could be struggling with stress and similar issues, or they could simply not be in the mood. If this sounds familiar, you might want to know how to get into the Christmas spirit.
Doing this doesn’t have to be as difficult as you could think. It could be relatively simple, even though it’ll take a bit of effort. By using a few holiday-related tips, such as doing Christmas prayers, you could get much more into the Christmas mood than you might assume.
Three particular tips come recommended for this, as they’ll help more than you’d think.
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Mom on the go in Holy Toledo 