Whoever said to ask the children's librarian was right. Do try the woven heart baskets suggested above. Something else the books suggest is putting treats outside on the evergreens for the birds -- peanut-butter coated pine cones; other recipes --

Books like Unplug the Christmas Machine can help you stay centered and less stressed.

I'm happy rereading some of my favoriteson THE DAY, like Child's christmas in Wales.

I like the Roche's version of the Hallelujah chours. I have an old record by Jim Craig and Friends of traditional Xmas songs which fits the bill nicely; I doubt you can get it anymore.

Feed your own soul. You can't feed your son's if you haven't fed your own. It has become a cliche, but it's true anyway.

Peace Love and Joy, MA