It's December...and that means Christmas lights are everywhere! This month we've already put many miles on our cars and drained our gas tanks searching the neighborhoods of our town for Christmas light displays to look at.
Let me tell you, we have not been disappointed!
It is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G how much effort people put into making their homes twinkle with gorgeousness, animation and pure FUN!
I decided that it would be really neat to write down the people's addresses who we feel deserve some thoughtful recognition for the entertainment they have given us.
The Mission: Pick 5 houses that bring us pure joy based on their light displays and send them a Christmas card thanking them for getting into the holiday spirit and brightening our day.
The card will be anonymous and will be addressed to: The Folks with the Amazing Light Display(Kind of long...but it's what I chose) and no return address.
What's great about this is:
a) You're already out viewing Christmas lights (no extra work required...keep it to your neighborhood if you choose).
b) You already have extra Christmas cards, note cards or plain paper and envelopes at home.
c) If you have kids they will love being in on the action...let them sign the cards too!
d) It is easy and will surprise your recipients.
All you need is:
- Pen and paper for car ride (to write down addresses & anything specific you want to remember about their display
- Extra Christmas cards (preferably ones without family pictures), note cards, pen and paper
- Stamps
- A little thoughtfulness. What is most important is to say exactly what you like. Maybe it is their attention to detail, or it's the colors they chose, maybe it's the fun blow-up figures scattered across their lawn. Whatever it is...be specific. Don't be vague. Recognize them for the specifics not the generalities. Compliments mean more when they come from the heart and say what you mean.
What a great way to spend time with loves ones!
