2017 Home for the Holidays

2017 Home for the Holidays LINCOLN DAILY NEWS November 22, 2017 Page 13 Happiness is a temporary state of mind and many believe that meaningful activities and relationships are what truly make us happy. So, this holiday season, no matter how you spend the holidays or who you are with, focus on things that really mean something to you: loved ones, work success, creative projects, or helping others. Spending time pursuing meaningful activities can keep you grounded during the holidays and produce real joy instead of fleeting happiness. Some people believe that “Happy Holidays” is a way to replace “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Hannukah.” Maybe that’s true for some, but for others it’s a way to express cheer and goodwill no matter your religious beliefs or holiday traditions. “Happy Holidays” is a saying that can be used for any holiday at any time of the year. Perhaps Irving Berlin had the best idea. He penned the words introduced on New Year’s Eve in the film Holiday Inn in 1942: “Happy Holiday, Happy Holiday, May the calendar keep bringing Happy holidays to you!” Whether it’s a time of magic or something a little less exciting to look forward to, you can take action to make the holidays less stressful and more rewarding. Choose an old idea that you’ve heard before and a new one that you’ve never tried, arming yourself with positive measures, so that you can truly find “happy” in your holidays this year.