Embodying the Christmas spirit
One of the things that distinguishes Christmas from every other time of year is that special mix of generosity, kindness and gratitude in the air. It’s what makes anything seem possible…even a little magic.
Mr. Christmas lives that spirit all year long, and he gets so much joy from going all in during the holiday season.
He’s the type of guy who’s happy to shovel an elderly neighbor’s snowy driveway without being asked. If he’s shopping for the ones he loves, you’ll probably see him buy an extra gift or meal for a local charity or food pantry. And whether it’s a kind word or a small token of appreciation, he never fails to thank the people who are there for him.
Decorating the perfect tree
Of course, the other big thing that distinguishes Christmas from every other time of year is the decorations! And tree decorating is a must-have skill as far as Mr. Christmas is concerned. Because an amazing tree doesn’t just look pretty—it brings people together.
So he has to have a plan when it comes to lights and good judgment when it comes to garlands. He has to know how to balance all those Keepsake Ornaments to get just the right mix of whimsy, nostalgia and classic Christmas beauty. And if he has a secret to getting the star or angel on top to sit perfectly straight, he has to tell us what it is, because we’ve tried everything.
Having holiday fun
Another thing that makes Christmas so special? The fact that it’s filled with activities, foods and fun that only comes once a year. Which means you’re going to want to make the most of it while you can!
Mr. Christmas is no slump when it comes to ideas for holiday fun. He knows the hours of the local ice-skating rink by heart. Can make a fun-filled event out of finding the perfect tree and somehow always has snowman supplies on hand (where’d he get that top hat?? ).
And if you need a warmup after the spur-of-the-moment, romantic sleigh ride through the snow he arranged, don’t worry—he has an AMAZING hot cocoa recipe.
Flawlessly wrapping gifts
We love the people who give us gifts that look like they got into a street fight with a roll of wrapping paper. Really, we do. After all, it’s the thought that counts! But when it comes to gift wrap, Mr. Christmas is an artist.
He can create a whole vibe with the colors, patterns and textures of holiday gift wrap he picks out. His creases and corners? Chef’s kiss. Ribbons and bows? Not only present, but perfectly coordinated. Even if all he has time for is a gift bag, it’s filled with tissue paper that’s fluffier than freshly fallen snow.
Why? Because he knows all those little details make the holidays shine that much brighter for the people he cares about.
Delivering a heartfelt message
Finally, it’s key that Mr. Christmas be able to say the things in his heart. It’s how the people he loves know how much they matter! And one of his favorite ways to tell someone how much they’re loved at the holidays is by writing it in a Christmas card.
To Mr. Christmas, a heartfelt message in a card is itself a sort of gift—a physical reminder of his love that they can come back to again and again, no matter where they are or how much time has passed. So he’s not afraid to make others merry by getting a little mushy when he writes.
And he thinks you shouldn’t be afraid to, either.