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If you or someone you love is feeling the loss of a person who passed away, the holidays can be a difficult time. During the Christmas season, memories and traditions are felt more keenly in their absence. However, it’s also a chance to remember them in a loving way. Keep in mind that hope can be found everywhere you look, especially during the holiday season. Here are a few ideas to keep in good spirits, find some peace, and honor your loved one at the same time. Figurines Continue Past Traditions Keeping with a sense of tradition provides comfort for some as a way to hold onto favorite memories of a lost loved one. Cook dishes they excelled at making. Play family games together. Watch their favorite movie. Identify a couple of ways you can continue to honor them during the holidays. Family traditions are what the holidays are all about. Begin a New Tradition  While it’s understandable to hold onto old traditions, it’s also a good idea to start a new one. As the years go b...

You can make a difference in someone’s life by spreading a bit of Christmas cheer this season. This can mean baking cookies, singing carols, donating clothes, or helping a loved one who needs extra support decorate their home. Christmastime is synonymous with generosity and bringing cheer, happiness, and love to others. Spread a little holiday cheer to a loved one with the following holiday decorations they can display in their home. Cake Toppers An Heirloom-Quality Nativity Set A well-crafted nativity set or individual  nativity figurines  are wonderful decorations to display at Christmastime. If the person you are buying for has space in their home for a lovely nativity set, you could purchase one for them. Choose an appropriately sized set for their home that speaks to their style and taste. Not all nativity scenes have an heirloom-like quality to them, so be mindful of your selection. Artful Angel Ornaments  Angels have a special way of conveying peace and ...

If you are still doing last-minute Christmas shopping, it can be hard coming up with ideas for family and friends. For those who like leaving shopping until the 11th hour, here are a few gift suggestions for your loved ones so you can have peace of mind and avoid rushing around. Nativity Set Figurative Sculptures Figures  are an ideal way of expressing the bond between you and your friends or family. A figurative sculpture depicting two girls clasping hands is perfect for a gift between sisters, while a woman holding a baby under a quilt is ideal for a mother or grandmother. An older man holding the hand of a toddler is perfect for a grandfather. A man sitting with a girl or sitting with a boy draped over one shoulder is great for dads. Family Groupings Jumping off the idea of figurative sculptures, instead of choosing small pairings in the family, create a family grouping to represent everyone in the house. It can be a representation of personalities, memories, or even fa...