Embrace the "December exhale" and rediscover hope this Christmas. Find inspiration to rise above chaos, nurture your dreams, and prepare for a fresh start in 2026.
The cool, dry air of December, Christmas lights lining streets and homes, greenery and bows on every doorway, mankind being a little more patient, and children a little more joyful — all are inescapable indicators that the Christmas season is upon us. As we gather with friends and family over the next month, not all gatherings are ones we look forward to. None of our families depict the images curated by Currier and Ives or Hallmark movies. Most family Christmases are a little more like National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. (Hah!) Families can be messy — and most have a few sticky spots. While most people genuinely love their families, even loving families can be a tad bit messy. Balancing this with a spouse and their side of the family — and all that entails — can feel daunting. Usually, your spouse’s family, respectfully and playfully, has a whole different brand of “crazy” than yours! Below are a few strategies for navigating three of the most common holiday dilemmas around “where we spend Christmas” and how to approach it:
Rushing isn't efficient. It's costly. This year, challenge yourself to approach the holidays differently. Here is how to find peace and reverence in the season.
