Of all the holidays, Christmas is the one that is the most magical for children…and often the most stressful for adults. It seems like every year, the wish lists get longer and more expensive, the food prices go up, and the traditions get more extravagant.
Meanwhile, even when it’s not holiday time, our paychecks must stretch further. Some of us have suffered job losses, unexpected expenses, and a higher cost of living. The holiday season shouldn’t feel like a burden, but for many families, it brings almost as much anxiety as it does joy.
It doesn’t have to be like that. Opt out of the holiday insanity. Make simplicity your new mode of celebration