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Keep the season simple and let the true spirit of the holidays shine brightly!

Friday 1 Brainstorm how your family can help a less fortunate family this holiday season, then put the best idea into practice.

Saturday 2 Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa are coming. Visit the library or a bookstore for stories about these wonderful holidays!

Sunday 3 Take time to relax and “charge your batteries” for the holiday hustle and bustle in the weeks ahead.

Monday 4 Sharing family activities helps bring parents and children closer together.

Tuesday 5 Pick up a few coloring books, puzzles and board games for days when the kids are home due to snow days or illness.

Wednesday 6 Mark this calendar with holiday TV specials your family will enjoy together.

Thursday 7 When shopping for gifts for your children, remember the best toys are those that encourage their creativity.

Friday 8 Does your local library offer holiday story time or craft sessions for preschoolers? Your little one would love to get involved!

Saturday 9 Plan a family trip to a farm where you can choose and cut your own Christmas tree.

Sunday 10 Help your kids string popcorn and cranberries for decorations; after the holidays hang them outside to feed the birds.

Monday 11 Involve your children in holiday preparations by having them make decorations.

Tuesday 12 Support your kids–show up at their holiday concerts and events and show your enthusiasm.

Wednesday 13 This year begin a new Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa celebration–it may become a tradition for your family.

Thursday 14 Have some oldfashioned fun! Cut snowflakes out of folded white paper and hang them to decorate your windows.

Friday 15 Feeling caught up in the holiday rush? Circle a day on this calendar for a quiet family evening at home.

Saturday 16 Hanukkah Celebrating holidays and happy moments together creates joyful family memories.

Sunday 17 Find an easy, nobake cookie or candy recipe that kids can make themselves.

Monday 18 Holidays create extra stress. Call 1.800.THE.KIDS if you need to talk to someone.

Tuesday 19 Cozy fun on a snowy day: Make and decorate a batch of “slice ‘n bake” cookies together.

Wednesday 20 Don't worry if housework falls a little behind during the holidays.

Thursday 21 Take the stress out of the season by focusing on simple things that make you feel content.

Friday 22 First Day of Winter Enjoy winter with your kids! Create a magical snowman or snowlady together.

Saturday 23 Sing holiday songs

Sunday 24 Bundle up and take a walk with the kids today, even if it's snowing.

Monday 25 Christmas Day Today, the very best present is sharing the love in your family.

Tuesday 26 Kwanzaa Begins Unity is the theme for the first day of Kwanzaa. Celebrate by sharing dinner with another family.

Wednesday 27 This is a wonderful time of year to share special stories about your childhood and family with your children.

Thursday 28 Help the children write thank-you notes for their gifts.

Friday 29 Kids having all the fun? Join them for skating and sledding this winter!

Saturday 30 Remember the birds on cold winter days. Give your children the responsibility for filling the feeder.

Sunday 31 New Year's Eve Get out family photos and videos from 2006. Share the memories– and look forward to 2007!

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