Zapp’s Zinger
Why did the ornament go to therapy?
Answer at the bottom of the page…
The Spark Vote
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Community Buzz
🎄 Sneak Peek: The Week to Beat All Weeks
Scene: downtown lights twinkling like fireflies at a sugar-caffeinated toddler’s birthday party. The smell of cinnamon, the hum of carolers warming up their cords, and somewhere — yes, that’s you — contemplating whether “Festive” is a lifestyle. Spoiler: this week is.
🎅 Depot Park Tree Lighting & Choir Party — Tonight!
Kennesaw Parks & Recreation / Depot Park
Imagine 100,000 lights, an earnest choir belting out classics like Deck the Halls (but in harmony this time), and Santa emerging like the cameo star of a local movie. Tonight is when downtown Kennesaw goes full Hallmark—without the awkward montage. LEARN MORE
🏠 All Aboard for Holiday Fun — Sat, Dec 13 (9:30am–5pm)
Southern Museum, Kennesaw
Ever wondered what happens when a vintage train museum throws a holiday bash? Think toy locomotives doing holiday encore performances and cookie crumbs becoming their legacy. It’s one of those “bring the whole crew” days. LEARN MORE
🛍️ Christmas in Acworth — Sat, Dec 13 (1–5pm)
Downtown Acworth
Picture horse-drawn carriages clip-clopping past storefronts like a scene from a period drama, except you’re in jeans and fuzzy socks. Pro tip: bring someone who actually enjoys holiday music on repeat. LEARN MORE
🎨 Holiday Tour of Homes — Fri Dec 5 & Sat Dec 6
Downtown Woodstock
Imagine a subtle game of “whose tree has more tinsel?” as you stroll historic homes that might be more decked out than your own living room (don’t worry, we won’t tell). LEARN MORE
⛸️ Adair Park Ice Rink — Opens Dec 5 through Jan 19
(Woodstock)
Ice skates, holiday songs echoing, and that one friend who insists they once ice-skated professionally despite no evidence. LEARN MORE
Local Legends
Kennesaw Holly Days
Every year, this community-wide holiday celebration turns Downtown Kennesaw into something straight out of a storybook. Think 100,000+ lights glowing like a sugar-high winter wonderland, candle-making, wreath workshops, choirs, Santa sightings, festive concerts, craft nights, the annual tree lighting, and even a Glimmer & Glee drone show lighting up the sky. It’s one of those hometown moments everyone brags about on social — and looks way better in photos than your aunt’s obligatory Merry Christmas sweater.
Elevate Life
The 7-Minute Holiday Reset
Here’s your permission slip for December:
You don’t have to match anyone’s energy but your own.
Try this tiny practice sometime this week — I call it the 7-Minute Holiday Reset:
Step outside (yes, even if it’s chilly).
Walk for exactly 3 minutes—slowly, no destination, no purpose.
Pause for 1 minute and find one thing that’s beautiful: a porch light, a leaf stuck in a spiderweb, that neighbor’s inflatable Santa who looks permanently confused.
Walk back for 3 minutes, this time thinking:
“What would make this week 2% better?”
(Not 20%. Not 200%. Two percent. Your brain actually says “yes” to that.)
When you get back inside, congratulations: you’ve elevated your life without downloading an app, buying a journal, or rearranging your chakras.
Tiny upgrades, done consistently, change everything.
Quick Sparks
🍪 1) Cookie Truth:
Holiday calories don’t count if you eat them while standing.
😄 2) Social Shortcut:
Compliment one stranger. Boom — two people feel better.
💡 3) Tiny Reset:
Sit still for 20 seconds. Deep breath in. Boom. You’re human again.
🎁 4) Gift Trick:
Write one thank-you note. It’s the cheapest gift with the highest ROI.
Stay Zappy
If life feels chaotic, just remember — even Christmas lights get tangled. Shine anyway.
Zapp’s Zinger: Answer
Why did the ornament go to therapy?
Because it couldn’t handle all the emotional hang-ups this season. 🎁😄
That’s it for this week.
Until next week… keep showing up, keep looking for the little magic, and as always—stay zappy, my friend.
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