Category: Holidays

The “Do You Know” Family Stories Game for Thanksgiving

Both well-known and loved family stories and new stories yet to be heard can help build family bonds and communicate our values.

The article discusses the “Do You Know” Family Stories Game, a fun and engaging activity for Thanksgiving gatherings. It emphasizes how sharing both beloved family tales and new stories can strengthen family bonds and convey important values. By asking questions to uncover stories from relatives, it encourages connection and communication among family members, creating a deeper appreciation for their shared history.

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How to Bring Your Best Self This Holiday Season

Pause, soften, and meet each moment with compassion. That’s how to bring a calm, grounded presence that turns simple exchanges into something meaningful.

The article “The Stance: How to Bring Your Best Self This Holiday Season” emphasizes the importance of approaching interactions during the holidays with mindfulness and compassion. It suggests that by pausing, softening, and meeting each moment with kindness, individuals can cultivate a calm and grounded presence. This approach transforms ordinary exchanges into meaningful experiences, enhancing connections with others during the festive season.

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Been seen

Karl Duffy shares…

The ultimate touchstone of friendship is not improvement, neither of the self nor of the other: the ultimate touchstone is witness, the privilege of having been seen by someone and the equal privilege of being granted the sight of the essence of another, to have walked with them and to have believed in them, and sometimes just to have accompanied them for however brief a span, on a journey impossible to accomplish alone.

David Whyte. Source: Been seen – Mindfulbalance
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Christmas Dinner

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all who stop by this site from time to time. I hope you are celebrating these days in the way you like best with the people you love most. This obscure song from Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul, and Mary is one of my favorites and captures the spirit of the season well…

Bonus…

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45 Most Romantic Christmas Love Songs Of All Time

Cozy up by the fire and press play. Source: 45 Most Romantic Christmas Love Songs Of All Time

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Basilica of the Sacred Heart

The Basilica serves as the University Church for the University of Notre Dame and as the mother church for the Congregation of Holy Cross in the United States. Source: Basilica of the Sacred Heart

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How Self-Compassion Can Help Us Through the Holidays

If you’re spending the holidays with family this year, Jeremy Mohler has some advice for staying present when old wounds pop up. Source: How Self-Compassion Can Help Us Through the Holidays – Lions Roar

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Every Version of ‘A Christmas Carol,’ Ranked (and Where to Stream Them)

“I’ve carefully considered every major theatrical or adaptation of A Christmas Story and rated each in terms of holiday spirit, Dickensian whimsy, and Scrooge-osity to arrive at the definite, no-argument-possible list of the best Christmas Carols ever produced.” Source: Every Version of ‘A Christmas Carol,’ Ranked (and Where to Stream Them)

Editor’s note: my favorite version starring Sir Patrick Stewart in 1999 is not even ranked…

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Overabundance

Some thought on overabundance from one of my favorite bloggers Karl Duffy…

Overabundance
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Are Holidays Not Your Thing?

You don’t have to jingle anybody’s bells if you’re not in the mood. Source: Are Holidays Not Your Thing?

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Navigating Christmas Day

Christmas is a joyous time, but it can be difficult for many. Source: Navigating Christmas Day

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How could the most magical time of year be so full of loneliness, anger and stress?

Sixty-six percent of people report feeling lonely during the holidays, while 64% of people with mental illness say that the holidays make their condition worse. Source: Could the most magical time of year be so full of loneliness, anger and stress?

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How to Create a Holiday Emotional Support Plan

You can create an emotional support plan to ease holiday stress and aggravation. Source: How to Create a Holiday Emotional Support Plan

 

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The Surprising Antidote to Holiday Stress and Loneliness

How small acts of kindness transform your mood. Source: The Surprising Antidote to Holiday Stress and Loneliness

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How to Enjoy the Holidays as a Highly Sensitive Person

“The holidays are meant to be a cherished time of togetherness with family and friends, a time to switch off from work, relax and have fun.

But for highly sensitive people (HSPs), the festive period can trigger a lot more fear than it does cheer.

Between extended periods of socializing, decorating, entertaining, gift buying and endless holiday to-do lists, HSPs can easily get overwhelmed during the holiday season. It’s a recipe for anxiety and marrow-sucking exhaustion – which is not how anyone wants to enter 2024!

Thankfully, HSPs can learn to enjoy and even relax over the holidays with a few simple tricks.” Source: How to Enjoy the Holidays as a Highly Sensitive Person

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61% of Americans Will Feel Sad or Lonely This Holiday Season, and 37%

Among those struggling, 67% partially blame societal or cultural expectations and 49% say they don’t believe others acknowledge their feelings. Source: 61% of Americans Will Feel Sad or Lonely This Holiday Season, and 37%

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Season’s Grievings

‘Tis the season to be jolly, but for some it can be particularly painful. Source: Season’s Grievings

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Navigating Toxic Relationships During the Holidays

The holiday season means more potential interactions with toxic people. Source: Navigating Toxic Relationships During the Holidays

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How to Deal With Holiday Resentment

The art of firm yet gentle communication. Source: How to Deal With Holiday Resentment

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Thanksgiving: A Holiday of Love and Minimal Expectations

Thanksgiving, the annual holiday observed in many countries, has earned its place as one of the most cherished celebrations. Unlike other holidays that often come with excessive expectations and preparations, Thanksgiving stands out as a day filled with genuine love, gratitude, and simplicity. Here are some of the reasons why Thanksgiving shines brightly amongst all other holidays, highlighting its emphasis on quality time, appreciation, and the absence of overwhelming expectations.

Continue reading “Thanksgiving: A Holiday of Love and Minimal Expectations” →
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Suicide and the Holidays

Do suicide rates increase during the holiday season? Debra Stang uses statistics to reveal this is a myth, not the reality. Source: Suicide and the Holidays – Alliance of Hope

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