The OP's suggestions and those of Khan don't have to be mutually exclusive. Allah has not forbidden us from enjoying the good things of this world...a good Muslim or any human being can and should do all the things in Khadija's list as well as those in Khan's...Allah has made your religion most easy so no need to make it tough...as for me, I will sleeeeeeep...like there's no tomorrow and like no one has slept before haha...happy holidays everyone and do not litter the whole country with your festive celebrations and dinners...use those bins they're free for all...