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Five rituals to shape

1. The first week of December: make one thing together
   Make one paper star and place it where the household will notice the season changing.
   If December has already started badly, use this as a reset on any evening.
2. The first week of December: share a dependable pause
   Share a warm drink and name one thing each person wants more of and less of this month.
   If December has already started badly, use this as a reset on any evening.
3. The first week of December: notice what is already here
   Turn off overhead lights, look outside for five minutes, and notice the winter light together.
   If December has already started badly, use this as a reset on any evening.
4. The first week of December: turn attention outward
   Choose one local need and decide on a realistic amount of time, goods, or money.
   If December has already started badly, use this as a reset on any evening.
5. The first week of December: leave a trace for next year
   Write three words for how you want Christmas to feel and tuck them into the decoration box.
   If December has already started badly, use this as a reset on any evening.

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