People who are festive live better longer lives. 🎄

Not in the festive mood yet? I AM and I will MAKE YOU be too! Because it's good for you, I think!

This issue focuses on Christmas and New Years because I like and celebrate those two holidays, but I think there are still exciting things to do or consider here even if you do not. :)

I think people who are festive live better lives. I don’t mean being an optimist or a glass-half-full person— that’s different, but if you’re one you are more likely to be all of those things. Allow me 5 seconds before I land the plane on this point.

There is something very blessed about being a December baby. Yes, people try to lump your birthday in with Christmas or pass off a birthday present as a Christmas present (but we overcome…). More so, turning a year older right around New Year’s gives you a really beautiful opportunity to reflect, manifest (if you’re into that), set some goals, do some deep thinking.

I like my birthday because my mom planned me very cool themed parties when I was a child. I also like Christmas! I think often of my late aunt who was a Christmas baby (neither here nor there) bu…