This Week on TheLife.com (Dec 5 2008)

Welcome to TheLife.com Weekly Wrap-up Newsletter! Our weekly newsletter highlights new content that was posted on our site this week.

In Search of the Christmas Spirit
“What is the Christmas Spirit?” It’s inside of us somehow, in some way, most people reason. We just have to find it. But when does the Christmas spirit hit? Is it when we unpack our decorations and start playing the music? How many decorations do you need before you officially have the Christmas spirit? Does it take a Christmas tree? One strand of lights? Two? Three? Maybe it’s time to reconsider this whole Christmas thing! Read the full story.

Take action: Do you know the stories behind your favorite Christmas carols? Try the Carols of Christmas life lesson.

.You said it: This week Tom commented on the “Why Me?” saying, “I love this article. It was just what I needed tonight. Thanks for putting it up! I have shared it with many” Read Susan’s story of her struggles and successes while living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Article: Last-Minute Gifts that Won’t Break the Bank
It can happen to anyone: You suddenly remember that one person whose name wasn’t on your list but should have been! This can be especially stressful in our tough economic times. But don’t panic, check our list of inexpensive last-minute gift ideas!

On the blog: Oprah’s Favorite Priceless Things
Over the past six years Oprah and her staff have put together an extravagant list of Oprah’s Favorite Things. In place of all the luxury items, this year Oprah brought together a list of gift ideas that barely cost a thing.

Coming up next week: We’re talking about The Gifts of Christmas: Peace. Join us in the chat room December 7, 2008 10:00pm EST (See also our full chat calendar.)