24. Try a new holiday brew or wine that you haven’t never tried before from a local place.

23. Take a walk in your loved one’s memory.

22. Bake something like cookies, or special meal in honor of a loved one no longer here.

21. Make mulled cider with fresh cut apples and spices.

20. Give back by volunteering, or making a donation to your favorite local charity.

19. Do something adventurous such as a 5-k and/or fun run or walk.

18. Send Christmas cards – check out our selection of stationery!

17. Get a package of ornaments, some paints, glitter and gems and decorate the ornaments.

16. Go to the Grape Discovery Center in Westfield, NY and pickup stationery and goods from local artisan’s.

15. Go to a local coffee shop in Erie and try a new beverage.

14. Go to a local book store in Erie and get some books from a new genre of books.

13. Reach out to a loved one or friend you haven’t talked to in awhile.

12. Shop locally at businesses for your gifts this year.

11. Watch at least 1 Christmas movie.

10. Listen to Christmas music for at least one afternoon.

9. Tour North East, PA and Western, NY for all of the beautiful Christmas lights.

8. Try to go to at least 1 Christmas program or Mass this season.

7. Take a picture with Santa and Mrs. Clause.

6. Travel around the Wine Trail this holiday season with friends.

5. Get yourself or give to someone else, a poinsettia plant, and support local.

4. Go to a special winter market and support local artisan’s.

3. Give your favorite delivery person a little gift to let them know they are appreciated.

2. If a local business has helped you in the past year, send them a Christmas note of thanks to let them know what they did for you and that you appreciate it.

1. Pause for at least 15 minutes one day, reflect and be grateful for all you have.