
--Watch a DVD of “The Bishop’s Wife.” It touches all the traditional Christmas themes: workaholic spouse, marriage doldrums, and angels flirting with mortals. This classic is guaranteed to produce laughs, most of them unintentional.
--Adopt a cat so you won’t have to knock over the Christmas tree all by yourself.
--Dig that old Mr. Microphone set out of the closet. Drive around town looking for somebody who’s out for a walk. Lower your car window and announce: “Hey, beautiful, I’ll be back to pick you up later!”
--On Christmas Eve, set out shots of slivovitz and slices of beer salami for Santa Claus. If he doesn’t finish them off, enjoy them yourself.