Don't cancel the party, just change the way you throw it

I went to a great holiday party over the weekend. The party was hosted by a new friend of mine who is recently unemployed. When I mentioned to the party to some other folks, they wondered how or why someone who is unemployed - laid off - would or could host a holiday party. The answer is simple and, when told to me by my hostess, made so much sense.

She said she always has a holiday party. After being laid off a few months ago, she thought about cancelling this year, but thought it may dampen her holiday spirit. So, instead of cancelling, this year was a potluck. Everyone shared in the cost and the Christmas spirit, and we truly had a ball.

Of course, everyone has to evaluate their own budgets and really decide where they want to pick and choose, but I had a blast at the party and I am thankful it was still on. So, even though times are hard. Get creative, have fun and spread the holiday spirit. Stay blessed and be thankful!