Stress-Free Holidays (Stress-Free Family Holiday Month 2022)
Celebrating
holidays is always fun and stressful as a family. Many aspects make it
difficult to celebrate the holidays as a family. It is a challenge due to
financial reasons, the behaviors of family members, and your challenges.
Sometimes it is hard to get in the Christmas mood while celebrating with your
family, friends, and acquaintances. Here is a brief list of holiday
stressors.
1. Selecting
gifts is one stressful part of the holidays.
2. Choosing what
types of food to serve is another stressful element.
3. Cleaning
before and after guests arrive during the gathering.
4. Getting evaluated
for Covid-19 and getting vaccinated before the holiday party.
5. Getting your
family in a cheerful mood to celebrate.
6. Deciding to
have alcohol or nonalcoholic beverages.
7. Deciding where
to host the family gathering.
8. Deciding on a
budget for gifts, food, and decorations.
9. Deciding on
purchasing a new outfit or a pajama set for the family.
10. Deciding on
what family traditions to keep or not to do during the holiday party.
It takes
substantial planning to have a cozy and fun holiday party for everyone in your
household. Therefore, preparing your budget is the number one task to do. Also,
if your holiday stressor is cleaning, you can divide the cleaning chores with
your partner and older kids. However, if your holiday stressor is the food, you
can always have a potluck or serve mini appetizers. You can also make cold cuts
or cheese platters.
But if your
holiday stressor is not having enough time for family traditions, you can do
one holiday tradition per day. For example, you can bake, make gift baskets, or
write Christmas cards in one day. Dividing your time into each holiday
tradition makes it easier to relax and enjoy the holiday. If you have doubts
about your family being vaccinated for Covid-19, you can have them wear a face
mask. Make sure they get evaluated for Covid-19 and have plenty of hand
sanitizers for them.
Limit the number
of family members at your family holiday party. Use disposable plates and
disposable eating utensils. Finally, if your holiday stressor is giving gifts,
you can purchase gift cards, make a small gift basket, or make a small
Christmas stocking with items you think they will like. Play holiday music and
holiday movies to get in a Christmas mood. Here are more websites about having
stress-free family holidays.
Avoiding Holiday Stressors-Tips for a Stress-Free Season:
December is National Stress-free Family Holidays Month:
How to Stick to Your Holiday Budget:
https://www.thebalancemoney.com/how-to-stick-to-your-holiday-budget-2385688
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