Two 30-Minute Holidays in One
Or maybe more like 30(plus)-Minute Holidays...more curated, at-home adventures for your Christmas week to inspire wonder and faith
Happy Christmas Week, Travel Loving Friends!
It’s here! The countdown is on. Only six more days until the big event! Merry Christmas!
This week is busy. The hygge is strong, as is the flurry of pulling off this wonderful celebration upon us. It’s a lot, right.? Well, today I’m here to encourage you…don’t let the season pass without taking a few precious moments for yourself.
Thirty minutes. You deserve it.
An hour or more? Even better.
Just take some intentional time to be present. We all know this wonderful time of year will be over quickly. Savor it while you can, in whatever way brings a taste of joy to your soul. You’ll be so glad you did.
Joy
“Having joy includes feeling good cheer and a vibrant happiness. But joy, in its fuller, spiritual meaning of expressing God's goodness, involves more. It is a deep-rooted, inspired happiness.”
I understand that travel is possibly the last thing on your mind this holiday season. Since you follow along with Big Story Living, I also have a sneaky suspicion that dreaming about the world and your next adventure is something that brings you a real sense of joy. You can get lost in the wonder, the planning, the dreaming. And you might even sense that the joy you feel is rooted in something deeper. But this time of year, it’s hard to connect.
For me, exploring the world and drawing near to my faith (in my case, Jesus) go hand in hand. The one compels me to the other. And when they come crashing together in the most glorious of surprising moments, it is that experience that produces a deep-rooted, inspired happiness within me…JOY.
Joy.
Tis’ the season.
Can we capture it today? Let’s give it a try.
Below you will find two curated, at-home adventures to enjoy this week
Each journey will serve to inspire both wonder and faith as a beautiful addition to your Christmas week.
So brew your favorite cup of holiday cheer, light a candle, take a few long, deep breaths, say goodbye to your to-do list, and soak in the JOY!
30-Minute Holiday #1
(okay…maybe this one is a little longer than 30 minutes, but feel free to speed up the podcast or just brew another cup of Joe)
First, travel to Netherlands, Italy, New Mexico, Austria, Australia, Japan and more for the holidays.
Ready for Christmas Near and Far
***Wherever you get your podcasts, search “Travel with Rick Steves, Ready for Christmas Near and Far; Wassailing”
Then Enjoy…
30-Minute Holiday #2
(okay, I guess I stink at keeping it to 30 minutes, but you can speed this one up, as well, or just keep drinking your cheer and enjoy the extra break)
First, travel to Norway for the holidays.
Norwegian Christmas Spectacular
***OR wherever you get your podcasts search, “Zero to Travel, 2nd Annual Norwegian Christmas Spectacular.”
Then, enjoy…
Go and be filled with the JOY!!!
Merry Christmas and Happy Travels,
Amy