christmas

The holiday season is in full swing, and though it’s a time meant to be full of celebration, togetherness, and fulfillment, many people experience anything but. Whether it’s work stress, family tension, loneliness, or any number of other stressors, there’s often a lot on people’s minds, which can prevent one…

As the holiday season approaches, many of us feel happy, excited, cheerful, and… stressed. Despite the picture-perfect photos on Instagram (highlight reels) and cheery (more like cheesy) Christmas cards, holidays are stressful. Between traveling, cooking lavish meals, and making small talk with distant relatives, you’re bound to feel overwhelmed. That’s…

Christmas is a billion dollar holiday in the United States. People save throughout the year to to make sure they are able to purchase the gifts that their family members have requested. This is especially true for adults who have children. Children are conditioned through the media and their peers…

People really love to celebrate the holidays, whether it be Halloween, the Fourth of July, or even National Pizza Day—but they really love to celebrate Christmas. The second that Thanksgiving is over, out come the twinkly lights, the tinsel, the carolers, and the gift wrap. We rejoice in decorating the…

Christmastime is known as the greatest time of year—bright, twinkly lights are strewn across town, Santa Claus sits jolly on every corner, and the cheesy (yet catchy) holiday music is aplenty. Now, we all love a full-belly Santa laugh and singing along to “Jingle Bells”, but it’s easy to forget…

For many, watching holiday movies is a treasured tradition. Christmas Day just cannot come without getting most of these favorites checked off the list. When watching a movie, you have the chance to snuggle with loved ones, sit by the fire, and drink hot chocolate. What could be better? With…

When we think about the holidays, most of us look forward to experiencing a time of fun, family, and repeating traditions we hold dear. Unfortunately, this can also be a challenging time for those that have experienced a divorce. Whether the divorce happened in the last few months, or many…