Composing Christmas

Composing Christmas is an idea and plan dedicated to helping you prepare and plan for the Christmas season instead of just letting the Christmas season "happen." If you get to the day after Christmas feeling let down, missing Christ in the season, in debt, stressed out or feeling the whole experience was less than you wanted, then this web site is for you!  The web site is full of information on the different topics in the form of short articles or tips. 

If you would like more detailed information on reducing stress during the holiday season, consider purchasing our instant download ebook:  Composing Christmas:  Let the Journey Begin.

When you hear the word compose, you may think of music, but it is much more than that. When I first looked up the word compose in the Webster's New World Dictionary (Modern Desk Edition - 1971), I had a light bulb moment! Definition 2 states: "to put in proper form" and definition 4 states: "to settle; make calm." As The Christmas Coach, my goal is to help others put their Christmas in order, based on their desires, which will also help to make the Christmas season a little calmer and less stressful. From the word "compose" I used each letter of the word to create outlines for the main topics throughout the web site and in the book series. 

C stands for Call to Action. Journaling is a big part of getting organized for Christmas and in your Call to Action you are prompted to answer a question about the topic.

O stands for Organizing. In each topic you will be prompted to complete a form to help you organize aspects of the topic.

M stands for Manage. Making sure you add items to your calendar is a critical part of being organized for Christmas. In each topic you are prompted to add something to your calendar, helping you to see the big picture of activities and events during Christmas.

P stands for Preparation. When this area of the topic is discussed, you will be guided to create a to-do list or perform a task that will help you prepare for an aspect of the topic.

O stands for Obstacle. There is always an issue that seems like a stumbling block during the holiday season. Here you will find a solution to an obstacle that has been submitted to Christmas Organizing, along with a solution.

S stands for Streamline. Reducing stress is the goal in this area by giving you ideas of how to combine aspects of the topic to help reduce your stress a little more.

E stands for Engage. Having your family help you in each area of getting ready for Christmas not only allows them to play an active part in preparing for Christmas, but also helps take some of the stress off of you to do "everything" yourself. In each topic you will be given an idea to help engage your family.

The Composing Christmas plan consists of five topics, each covering different areas related to a central theme, to guide you in your journey of composing YOUR Christmas.

Let the Journey Begin, the first step in the Composing Christmas plan, is designed to help you focus on the aspects of Christmas that are important to you. The topics include:

• a) Christmas Questions and Notes
• b) Christmas Experiences and Dreams
• c) Creating a Christmas Organizing Notebook
• d) Christmas Savings - tips for having a debt free Christmas
• e) Christmas Calendar - for everything there is a time!
• f) Creating a Christmas Organizing Center - at home and on the go

Sharing the Spirit - Gifts of Christmas, the second topic in the Composing Christmas plan, is designed to help you "put in proper form" one of the biggest aspects for many people at Christmas - gift giving. Gifts are a special token during the holiday season and we will cover the following topics related to gifts:

• a) Gift List
• b) Gift Buying and Wrapping
• c) Gift Storage
• d) Crafting for Christmas
• e) Christmas Cards
• f) Giving of yourself (Charity)

Your Christmas Kitchen, the third topic in the Composing Christmas plan, is designed to help organize all the different components and activities taking place in the kitchen during the Christmas season and include the following topics related to the kitchen and food:

• a) Recipes
• b) Gifts from the Kitchen
• c) December Dinners
• d) Party Food
• e) Food-To-Go (taking food to events outside of your home)
• f) Food @ Home

Home Sweet Home, the fourth topic in the Composing Christmas plan, will cover activities in and at your home during the Christmas season including:

• a) Decorating
• b) Family Activities at Home
• c) Entertaining
• d) Cleaning for and during the holiday season
• e) Creating a Christ Centered Home at Christmas

Away We Go, the fifth topic in the Composing Christmas plan, will cover topics that occur away from your home, both local and long distance, during the Christmas season including the following topics:

• a) Activities (church, school, community, parties, etc.)
• b) Mailing and Shipping
• c) Christmas Shopping
• d) Traveling out of town to spend the holidays with family
• e) Vacationing during the Christmas season