• Start with relentless family time. Now that kids are out of school and many places of “non-essential” work are closed through the end of the year, this forms the base of the recipe.
• Next, continue with waves of exhaustion. These are added at unexpected intervals. Allow to rest when needed.
• Layer in the uncertainty. If yours is heavy, it will sink into the mix and affect everything else.
• Add one full cup of holiday cheer.
  • This may take the form of light displays, childhood TV specials, sugary treats, gift-giving, etc.
  • If a full cup of cheer isn’t available due to pandemic, unrest, politics, injustice, or finances (to name a few), scrape together as much as you possibly can. Artificial or “inorganic” cheer may be added in small doses to get you where you need to go.

•   Pour into large receptacle, mix well by hand.
  • Or use electric mixer and spread it around. You’re free to choose. If you get any on other people then they were standing too close. 
•  Add a dash of gratitude. Some have this readily available and others may have to dig deep, but this is an essential ingredient.
• Sprinkle liberally with hope, smiles, charity, to taste.
• Add some time for yourself.
• Mix all ingredients thoroughly.

Serve warm, with ample beverage of choice. Sharing is optional, though this recipe promises to be best experienced with the one (or ones) who love you the most.

Best of luck with your Holiday 2020. If you started with Hanukkah, you’re well underway, but I recently read that there is a holiday *somewhere* every day through the rest of the year. And SO MUCH else going on in the world. Take it slow. As Jupiter and Saturn come close enough to shine a brilliant light in the sky, just in time for the Winter Solstice, keep your light shining within you. The glow you create with the energy you give is reflected back, with love. Happy Holidays.