Why holidays are fun

Here are some tips to keep kids happy and ready to enjoy whatever the season brings. Even when kids are too young to buy a present, they can still make one, or help you pick out something.

Some of my best holiday memories are of helping my father look for the perfect gift for Mom, or combing the mall to look for presents with my siblings as we got older. Volunteering, participating in a local toy drive, or giving each of your kids a little money to give to a charity of their choice are all great ideas for getting children in a more generous mood.

Taking time for the whole family to get together to play a game, watch a movie, or decorate sugar cookies—these are the things that kids remember as they get older. Children can help set the table, decorate the house, and wrap presents. And at holiday time, the preparations are often as fun and as meaningful as the end product.

A holiday is a free time and it should be spent in this spirit only. A holiday can bring great joy, if it is spent as a holiday. Holiday must be enjoyed in a jolly mood. Holidays are the most awaited time of the year.

We yearn for holidays to take a break from our monotonous routine and make numerous plans for the same. While some of our plans materialise others are postponed for next holidays. No matter how old we are or what profession we are involved in we always look forward to holidays. Holidays are a good time to take a break from the routine. It is the time to indulge in our hobbies, meet our old friends and extended family members.

From childhood I have a craze for summer holidays. The tour of my hometown has always been a beautiful memory in my heart. If I had to add another reason to the list, I would add perspective. Getting out of the routine always helps me look at my life a bit differently, often for the good. I usually make changes based on ideas that I got on vacation. I agree with you, it IS stressful just gathering things or making other arrangements, whether at home or regarding our work and blog.

I wish things were easier and simpler, and we could just take off without giving things so much of a thought. Nevertheless, we bear those few days of stress because we know the next few ones would be moments we would enjoy. Of cause, going on vacation ones in a while can really rejuvenate your strength, body and soul which is why they said that All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy :. You know what? Traveling is actually one of my hobby and, going on vacation is something i will take really serious ones i can afford it.

However, even though we know this fact, how many of us really take off for a real holiday? You are most welcome to come to our end of the world, and it would be a pleasure to meet you in person. Having said that and while you earn those large amounts to really travel all over the world, you could still start having your share of holiday fun at the near about places where you live. Nice to know that you love travelling and seeing new places, which is again something new I learnt about you.

I hope your wishes come true soon enough. I do love to vacation. If I cannot get away for a long chunk of time, a three day trip is fine for me. Going to a different place sure clears my head. I shut off everything — even my phone. With all the technology we use it does make it difficult to unplug. But I force myself to do it and be in the moment. When I find myself on longer vacations, I notice that I am walking more, to savor every inch of a new place. There is some kind of energy surge I get when I am in a different setting.

Then there are those day trips. I usually take them once a week. An hours ride from where I live refreshes the soul. We live close to lakes and waterfalls. Vacation is a must in our business. We need to get out of our space and into another to connect to our spouse and family. Ah…shutting off everything including our phones IS the right way to do it.

I love my walks too, but the fun you have when you are off on a nature trail and not just simply walking but taking in your surroundings with each step is an altogether different experience. Aha…just the two of you would surely be bringing you closer all the more. I think your location IS an awesome one — lakes and waterfalls — must be so-so pretty!

What better place could you ask for! I only take my vacations only once a year which is July because july is my birthday and i love spending it with my family. Ah…we do get so used to being indoors that we often forget how good the outdoor too can be, and that happens when we are too involved in our work or rarely getaway.

Oh yes…spending time with your spouse is needed, which otherwise one rarely finds time for as we remain busy in work, unless you create time for each other. I agree; vacations are essential for our well-being. Much better now! Including the computer. They absolutely are! I sure am trying to, and like I was mentioning to Corina — the real getaway IS when you really leave work and then go to have your share of holiday fun.

Yes — that includes your laptop, your blog, your work, and everything else. This is the best opportunity to have fun with your friends and loved ones!

I really studied a lot and the exams just finished that morning feel literally tired! Yes indeed, the summers are right here and most people are out having their share of holiday fun or vacationing with their families and loved ones. I too have those problems while sharing when I am logged in from another place. My husband is a longshoreman and hardly has time off. I can well relate to that and have been there myself, but then when we weigh out things and give it a thought, we do realize how important getaways really are.

Yes, the work might reduce a little but then you always need to catch up with it when you are back home. Small getaways help in many ways, and they bond you better with your family, kids, and your spouse or partner too. I can see that myself being on one, though all of us have to make an effort to get away for that first. I can understand how we all have to adjust our lives around our spouses and kids, and it all does take time just getting to plan things out.

I guess once the teens are a little grown up and off to their professions, you both find more time for a good getaway. My teens love it because their cousins are also with them in some of the places we are visiting, so they get to meet everyone alongside too. Do I feel guilty when I take vacations? Absolutely not! I wish I was as lucky as you, and could just take off every now and then.

I agree with you, when we are on vacation or taking time away — we do so because we want to and need a break. So, why feel guilty about it. In-fact we should just drop things off and go away — a few days are needed to rejuvenate ourselves I think. When they were home, much of my time revolved around them. We did however homeschool our children in the early years so we still were free to get away as a family quite a bit. Ah…homeschooling is a nice idea if it works and yes, that ways you can do a lot as a family together too.

Going on a…. Connecting with nature, by all accounts, has a whole heap of benefits - from improving your mood and giving you a confidence boost, right through to helping your body produce more virus and tumour fighting white blood cells. A family holiday provides the perfect opportunity to strengthen or indeed rebuild relationships between loved ones. The excitement and anticipation of a holiday with the whole family can be just as exciting and almost as much fun as the holiday itself.

Creating your own family version of the Olympics is a great way to get everybody active and together, with a little healthy competition thrown in for good measure.

Why are family holidays so important? Breaking up the norm. Making time to play. Building memories.