P lan Y our F amily ’ s C hristmas C aroling P arty HERE WE COME A-WASSAILING
In some families, caroling is an annual event, while others stick to watching the characters sing at the end of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” If you want to make Christmas caroling part of your holiday traditions, we have some tips to help make your outing the best ever. PLAN EARLY Calendars fill up fast around the holidays, so if you want to include people outside of your household in your caroling party, send out invitations early. You don’t want your caroling gathering to be a bust because all your guests had other plans. HAVE SONGS PICKED OUT Will your caroling group perform classics like “Silent Night” or something silly like “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer”? Get everyone on the same page, print out sheet music, and practice before the big night. DRESS FOR SUCCESS Some carolers wear matching scarves, while others go out in full Victorian-inspired costumes. Whatever dress code you decide on,
dress for what the temperature will be after dark. You don’t want your caroling to get cut short because of frostbite. If you are caroling outdoors, add reflective tape and flashing lights to your clothing so your party can be seen by passing cars. DON’T MAKE EVERYONE SING One of your kids may be ready to rock around the Christmas tree, but what if another would rather get coal in their stocking than sing in public? That’s okay! Nonsingers can still participate in caroling by ringing silver bells or handing out candy canes at the door. BRING GIFTS Small goodies like bottles of cider, homemade Christmas cookies, or candy canes are always sure to spread holiday cheer. KEEP THE PARTY GOING! After a night of singing your heart out, everyone deserves a treat. When you get back home, enjoy some traditional wassail or hot chocolate. Warm up, enjoy leftover cookies, and spend time with your loved ones.
I n M emory of E ric T aylor
All of us here at Vital Care Physical Therapy are sad to report the loss of our team member and dear friend, Eric Taylor. Eric was a decorated scholar, a veteran of the U.S. Army, a hardworking Physical Therapist Assistant, and a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. Eric attended Virginia State College and earned his BA in hotel and restaurant management before joining the Army, where he was stationed at Fort Carson in Colorado for four years. Shortly after, Eric graduated cum laude with distinction from Western Institute of Science and Health. Throughout his career as a Physical Therapist Assistant, Eric worked in several clinics in California and Arizona, and any patients who worked with him consistently praised his gentle but enthusiastic encouragement. Eric positively impacted every person that he met, and he will be dearly missed.
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