Alone at Christmas: 7 Ways to Navigate the Holidays Solo
I became estranged from my family in my early 20s. Right around the time I moved away to college, I started to unpack the toxic…
I became estranged from my family in my early 20s. Right around the time I moved away to college, I started to unpack the toxic…
Long before the American Christmas season became a thing, the month of December didn’t revolve around Christmas. It was Advent. Like a mini-Lent, Advent is…
The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and for many of us that means a whole lot of food, plenty…
It was 20 years ago that my friends and I donned our Christmas tree-shaped hats and went to see the annual festive release in our…
After my brother passed away last fall, celebrating the upcoming holidays was the last thing on our minds. I don’t remember exactly what we did…
One year for Christmas, one of my college best friends gave me framed photos of a trip to Europe that we took the previous summer.…
The holiday season is traditionally a time for joy and celebration. Family and friends gather together. Homes are decorated, parties are planned, and gifts are…
Gift giving is a wonderful part of the holidays. At its best, it’s an opportunity to show those you love how you feel about them…
Talk to just about anyone when December comes rolling around and they’ll tell you they’re incredibly busy, swamped, even teetering at their max capacity. The…
Unattached this Christmas? You might be tempted to fret, but being single during the holiday season can be an incredibly enjoyable time in your life.…