Symbols give us a quick at-a-glance view of the holidays. You may make your own symbol or use a sticker on your calendar. The first five are floating symbols that you may place anywhere in your schedule. The last group are holidays you may or may not celebrate but need to note when they occur.
|
The Wreath is a symbol for a holiday event, such as a concert, school party, church event, community play, PTA party, or neighborhood cookie exchange. The wreath is important to indicate how busy you will be in December! |
|
The Christmas Tree indicates when you will put up your tree and indoor decorations. |
|
A Christmas Tree Sideways represents when you will take down your decorations and Christmas tree. |
|
The String of Lights is a symbol for when (and if) you will put up outdoor holiday decorations. |
|
The Mailbox shows when you will address your Christmas cards. A second placement is for when you will mail them. |
|
The Pumpkin stands for Halloween and is a reminder to begin your holiday celebrations the next day, November 1. |
|
The Turkey is a symbol of the American Thanksgiving Day. |
|
The Present means opening Christmas presents, probably on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. |
|
The Nativity reminds us of Christmas Day and the true focus of the holidays. |
|
The Party Hat is for New Year’s Eve, signaling the end of the current year and time to begin the new. Holiday decorations usually come down the weekend after that. |