Current catalogue Chemist Warehouse - Christmas 2023 - Valid from 12.12 to 23.12 - Page nb 16

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"Pad sions Christmas cheer a little lacking this year? Try these novel ideas to conjure up some merriment and magic WORDS REBECCA DOUGLAS Christmas traditions bringing them closer together year after year. Others don't have those warm family memories or would like to freshen up the season and infuse it with new magic. There's no rule dictating you must follow traditions. but they do offer an opportunity to do something different from everyday life and create new memories, University of Melbourne social and political sciences associate professor Lauren Rosewarne says. “Much of life has a sense of repetition and sameness to it” Assoc Prof Rosewarne says. “Special holidays and traditions create a break from the ordinary and are a deliberate effort to create special events that are S ome families have plenty of heartfelt something to look forward to as well as reflect on in later years” You can always adopt new traditions — simply find an activity you love and look forward to it every year. The possibilities are endless and needn't follow any tried-and- true formula of what you are "supposed to do" for the holiday. We have outlined some ideas here to spark your imagination, FIND YOUR PARTY PAL: First, there is the choice of who you would. like to celebrate with. You might indulge in a special yearly activity entirely by yourself ‘or gather a group of friends together for some frivolity. “For those who have fractured relations with family. or if their family live far away, creating other kinds of traditions with other people who hold importance can be a way to participate in the social aspects of the holidays,” Assoc Prof Rosewarne says. “Events like ‘orphan’s Christmases, for example, and ‘Friendsgiving’ are different takes on family celebrations, whereby friends are brought together for these events — particularly those who might feel ata loose end” An orphan’s Christmas involves inviting others you know — friends, neighbours. colleagues, acquaintances — who don't have family nearby to spend the holiday with to attend a meal or celebration It. can be a good way to expand your social circle and get to know people better. You could even extend the invitation out to the wider public and hold a community picnic, advertising the event on a noticeboard or online.