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	Feng Shui Decorating Enhances Holiday Mood, Celebrations Part 2 by Linda Binns
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Feng Shui Decorating Enhances Holiday Mood, Celebrations
Part 2
by Linda Binns

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Don't overdo the Christmas tree. You may love the sparkling lights and pretty ornaments on Christmas trees, so bigger is better, right? Wrong. "Evergreen trees naturally have a spiky, 'yang' shape that can disrupt the even flow of energy in a room" Binns says. "Just as you wouldn't want to overpower a room with a piece of furniture far out of proportion to the room's size, too large a tree is not conducive to a relaxing, harmonious feeling."

Binns says that the yang energy of a Christmas tree can be tempered by using cream and other muted colors among the brighter ornaments and by putting bows or fabric garlands on the branches to help soften the tree's harsh edges. Also, it's important to place the tree away from seating areas to ensure the comfort of friends and family.

Make holiday meals memorable. Excitement is added to holiday mealtimes when the table is set with hard, shiny items such as silver serving pieces, sparkling crystal and brightly-colored holiday china. Red napkins will also create a festive mood, while green napkins and cream-colored linens will tone down the table. Speaking of tables, round or oval are the best shapes for feng shui-friendly dining.

The absence of sharp corners and hard edges helps energy flow freely and gently through the room. If you do have a rectangular dining table, make sure your guests are not seated too close to the corners, which can cause a feeling of unease during the meal. In addition to the setting, the foods you choose are important to the overall experience.

Binns, a trained nutritionist and holistic health practitioner, says, "It has been found that too much sugar or rich foods create a sense of fatigue and overwork the body's digestive system. Excess alcohol overstimulates the liver. As with most things, moderation is key, and serving plenty of fresh vegetables will help balance richer dishes."

Binns adds some general advice: "If people feel cooped-up or claustrophobic, they will be more likely to argue. So remove any unnecessary furniture, open the windows briefly to refresh the atmosphere, and use water features, like small fountains or floating candles, to create a calming influence."

Candles emit natural energy and supplement the relaxing effects of dimmed lights. Fluorescent lighting, especially when added to the already stimulating effects of holiday decorations, creates an energy drain and should be reduced. Finally, add some relaxing music to your environment and turn off the TV, shutting it into a closed entertainment center if possible.

"Feng shui is an ancient practice that really works to enhance a whole array of areas in our lives," Binns says. "By surrounding yourself with things and people you truly love and following some basic tenets, you can create balance, harmony and relaxation, which will carry you through the holidays and into the new year."

(c) 2005 Linda Binns, All rights reserved.

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