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Set Intention In Your Season

Make the most of the holidays this season

Courtney Hull

Oct 31, 2019

East Carolina University

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Halloween is right around the corner, which means we can practically smell the pumpkin spice in the air. People are hanging up last minute decorations, carving pumpkins, stocking up on candy, and getting together their Halloween costume for the big day.

We are at the start of the holiday season and that means there is a lot to be excited about. However, many individuals choose to not participate in the holidays at all - in fact, they even dread it. Like most things in life, it is important to remember that the holidays are what you make them. It is important to remember the core focus around each holiday and to embrace them the best you can. This is the perfect time to create new traditions and even tap into the old ones.

The holiday season does not mean that you have to drink away your loneliness and wait for the time to pass. It is all about getting in touch with your inner child and feeling blessed and excited about the little things in life. This does not mean to take the holidays so seriously - even if they do not correspond with your beliefs, it is easy to find fun activities to do that you cannot any other time of year.

Free Activities

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The holidays are filled with free activities that are perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. For instance, fall festivals - these occur at the peak of the leaves changing. They usually offer hayrides, pumpkin patches, warm apple ciders, delicious treats and more. It is a great way to bond with friends and family without having to drop a tremendous amount of money.

Who doesn't like to get creative and carve pumpkins? This is a great activity to get outside and enjoy the crisp air. Plus, you can make pumpkin seeds with the insides!

Spontaneous Trips

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The seasons are changing faster in some places than others. A great way to get into the holiday spirit is by taking a trip somewhere to see some amazing views. For example, October in Vermont offers a beautiful rainbow forest and crisp air. Since there is no snow yet, the ski lifts still offer mountain biking and a trip on the gondola to the top for guests to see the beautiful colors from up above.

Once the flurries start to fall, Killington, Vermont is also a great spot to go snowboarding, skiing, and snow tubing. In addition to Vermont, some other great resorts for more snow fun are Snowshoe Virginia; Massanutten, West Virginia; Denver/ Aspen Colorado, and more. Even if you have never been before, it is always a fun family affair to try something new.

Theme Parks

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What is a better way to get in the holiday spirit than to go to a theme park? During the fall-winter, most theme parks completely re-decorate in honor of the season. For example, in North Carolina in October, Carowinds turns into "Scarowinds" to get into the spooky season and changes into a Holiday wonderland for the winter.

In addition to this, Uptown Charlotte Speedway turns into a holiday racetrack where you can actually drive your car on the track and drive through and see the decorations. Right outside of it is a manmade snow rink that is available for all ages.

Another fun destination that will be available this winter is The White Water Center. It will be creating a giant snow rink with a brewery that you are available to ride up to.

Holiday Drinks

Like every season, there is a signature drink that goes with the holiday spirit. One sip and you're feeling a sensation from head to toe. Some of my favorite during the fall is to try different style pumpkin beers, Oktoberfest, and apple cider mimosas.

As it begins to get more chilly, there are multiple styles of Christmas Lagers that are present alone. In addition to this are warm spiced hot chocolates, egg nog, grinch punch, mulled wine, and more!

Holiday Treats

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Put on the chef hat and get to the kitchen! Let yourself have fun and get a little silly with family and friends. Making holiday cookies is one of my favorites all season long. Besides, it is always fun to try new homemade sweets to make for Thanksgiving such as pumpkin pie, apple pie, pumpkin bread, or a yummy cake.

During the winter, making gingerbread will leave your house smelling amazing. Even better, making a gingerbread house is a fun (and tasty!) activity as well. Some other creative snacks are chocolate bark, homemade peppermint patties, reindeer treats, puppy chowder, and more.

The holiday season is supposed to be fun. I think that people get so wrapped up in the idea that they are supposed to be perfect that they lose sight of the most important thing - love; allowing yourself to give and feel love and show appreciation for others and your world around you. So, no matter what your beliefs are - challenge yourself this holiday season to try something new to step outside of your comfort zone. Don't let yourself sit with regret for another whole year wishing you took the time that you had now. Appreciate the small moments you have with loved ones as you all gather together during this time.

Happy Holidays!

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

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4. What the word "community" really means.

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8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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