Merry Christmas Eve! We hope our 12 Days of Christmas series was as enjoyable for you to read as it was for us to create. If you missed a day, the list of every post can be found at the end of this post.
Thank you to everyone who liked and commented on the daily posts and a big thank you to all our new followers since we started the series on December 13. (And once again, thank you to our first 100 followers!)
2016 was a year filled with change. 2017 promises to be one filled with goals, growth, and gratitude, and what better way to celebrate Christmas and the coming of the new year than sharing a list of 12 Christmas wishes created especially for you, our wonderful readers. We hope you can find some positive, encouraging, and hopeful words here and can use them to create better days today.
January
The promise of new beginnings shines through the gray winter skies and takes hold, pulling you forward toward more beautiful days ahead.
In January, we wish you new beginnings.
February
Enjoy the comforts of a warm and happy home. It is there you will find all the things you need to sustain you through the year.
In February, we wish you warmth.
March
Do not listen to the naysayers, the negative thinkers, the party-poopers, the doubters, or the haters. They will tell you give up hope. But hope . . . hope, along with hard work, love, and honesty, will allow you to do or be anything you want to be.
In March, we wish you hope.
April
Acceptance of self and acceptance of others will allow you to breathe.
In April, we wish you peace.
May
Put away your smartphone, your tablet, and your computer, and start imagining and dreaming. Stand in awe of the world, at least for a moment.
In May, we wish you the joys of wonder.
June
Shine a light on all the good things in your life–the people, the places, the opportunities. You will find that when you do that, what is reflected will be far brighter than if you relegate everything to your shadow.
In June, we wish you plenty of sunshine.
July
Leave a little room for the good stuff–the stuff that feeds the soul, the stuff that let’s you sit back, smile, and say, “well that was awesome.”
In July, we wish you satisfaction.
August
Let your eyes linger on the astonishing artistry of the world, the awe inspiring vistas, the spectacular sunsets, the breathtaking mountains, the kaleidoscopic colors; and then let your heart linger on the loveliness of the world unseen–the peace, the serenity, the love, the kindness.
In August, we wish you all of life’s beauty.
September
Fall represents another opportunity for new beginnings; leaves change color, kids head back to school, and there is a sense of limitless opportunity to start anew.
In September, we wish you the opportunity for renewal.
October
Don’t take yourself too seriously. Life is way too short—and way too funny—to be a grump.
In October, we wish you laughter.
November
You can go it alone, but remember: People need your kind words, your gentle touch, your wisdom, your strength. And you need theirs.
In November, we wish you uplifting personal connections.
December
There are times that saying “no” is the right thing. But when that little voice tells you to say “yes,” you should listen.
In December, we wish for you the wisdom to know when to say “yes.”
We are going to take some time off until the New Year to spend some quality time with family and friends, but keep an eye out for a post from us next week that will give you a heads up on what we have planned for 2017 here at The Nostalgia Diaries. If you are looking to live a simpler, happier, and more fulfilling life, we think The Nostalgia Diaries will provide you the inspiration to do just that. We look forward to connecting with you in the new year.
12 Nostalgic Days of Christmas: 1 Christmas Infographic {First Day}
12 Nostalgic Days of Christmas: 2 Holiday Gift Guides {Second Day}
12 Nostalgic Days of Christmas: 3 Nostalgic Traditions {Third Day}
12 Nostalgic Days of Christmas: 4 Nostalgic Crafts to Create with Your Kids This Christmas {Fourth Day}
12 Nostalgic Days of Christmas: 5 Classic Christmas Cookies {Fifth Day}
12 Nostalgic Days of Christmas: 6 Ugly Christmas Sweaters {Sixth Day}
12 Nostalgic Days of Christmas: 7 Underrated Christmas Songs That You Will Love {Seventh Day}
12 Nostalgic Days of Christmas: 8 Holiday GIFs {Eighth Day}
12 Nostalgic Days of Christmas: 9 Christmas Movies and a New Way to Think About Them {Ninth Day}
12 Nostalgic Days of Christmas: 10 Quotes that Honor the Spirit of Christmas {Tenth Day}
12 Nostalgic Days of Christmas: 11 Classic Christmas Books {Eleventh Day}
This is such a great post with wonderful reminders on how to enjoy and live life to the fullest.
So happy you liked it! Yes, we must live life to the fullest!
Such a great and inspiring post!
Thank you! We love to inspire! Have a Happy New Year!
Love these! Thank you for sharing positivity and encouragement with us:)
Thank you! Being positive and encouraging is the name of the game!
These are great affirmations for each month. Thank you for sharing and have a happy new year!
Thank you and Happy New Year to you too!
These are so perfect. I love the personalized look, like little sticky notes giving you a monthly boost. My husband and I leave each other notes this way, so this made me smile. 🙂 Can’t wait to read more!
So glad you enjoyed these! Yes they are like little happy sticky notes!
love this! I went right to my birthday month-october-and you made me smile right away. this is gorgeous! tweeeeeeeeeting it to save it forever!
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
I love this post so much. I am going to print those out and post them every month so my family has something a little extra to smile about!
Love this idea! 🙂
I love these quotes. I think May might be my favorite one. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thank you, Sara. We loved writing these! Hope we can inspire you even more in the new year!
This is lovely! October is something I need to keep in mind all year long.
Glad you liked the post! I hope 2017 is full of laughter and happiness!