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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas … so, from church services to wrapping advice, here’s all you need to know to help you get through the festive season 2017.
While our modern capitalist society has taken over what is traditionally a religious celebration, there is still a core of religious introspection at Christmas time for many.
Those seeking religious guidance at this time can take heart at the messages from some of Leeton shire’s Christian church leaders, as well as the all important service and mass times across the festive season.
Ministers messages and service times:
- Leeton Presbyterian Church - Wisdom of festive season in a cracker
- Leeton Uniting Church - A season for surprises
- Leeton Community Church - All are welcome to reflect, accept
- St Joseph’s Leeton & St Patrick’s Yanco - Christmas celebrations reflect glory
- The Anglican Parish of Leeton - ‘Dramatic’ birth changes history
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Let’s face it, if you’re reading this on December 22 looking for gift advice, it’s nearly too late for you – just two shopping days left! – but here are some tips (just in case). Or, maybe they can come in handy next year?
Once you’ve done your shopping, the next step is the wrapping. There are a few simple tips to give your presents presence underneath the tree.
Adding to the overall feel of the occasion, deciding your approach to decorating is important. Even if you have already trimmed your tree and put up your decorations, you may find some want new touches to add for the day everyone descends on your home.
Speaking of which, there are some pre-planning tips to ensure the big day runs to schedule and there are no tears … except tears of laughter and joy. Even at this late stage there are several ideas you can implement.
We sat down for some behind-the-scenes interviews with the season’s main protagonists – the jolly red gent himself, Santa Claus; the woman behind the man, Mrs Claus; as well as that red-nosed beacon of satellite guidance technology, Rudolph.
It can be something that we overlook with so much else going on, but we’ve also got some health tips for revellers to follow.
Although a time traditionally full of joy, Christmas isn’t a happy time for everyone, with issues ranging from loneliness to being overwhelmed by family and sadness for those loved ones not with us.
It is also important to keep safety in mind for when it comes to food preparation and even for your use of Christmas lights.
Finally, once the last of the discarded wrapping paper has been put in the recycling bin and pudding plate has been licked clean, thoughts can turn to recovery after over-indulgence.
If you want to avoid the post-Christmas Santa bod, try following this advice.