When I start hearing Christmas music playing everywhere I go, I get pumped. Admittedly, I’m one of those that will sneak the occasional Christmas album or movie in the summer time. There’s just something about the holiday mood that makes me feel like maybe my worries aren’t so bad. (more…)
Too often feelings of gratitude are not associated with the holidays, but more like ultimate stress and worry. The mixed bag of pleasure and pain seems to creep in earlier and earlier every year. There are those people who put up their Christmas Tree November first and start listening to Christmas music in October. However, when reminded how many more days there are until the holidays, there is an overwhelming voice of alarm and concern. (more…)
Holidays call up images and thoughts of celebrations with family and friends, shopping for the perfect gifts, twinkling lights, snow, and of course…FOOD. The holidays bring with them an abundance of delicious smells and tastes; smells and tastes that we don’t get to experience during other times of the year.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? Not always. The holiday season is an exciting time of year, but it is also stressful for many. It’s definitely the busiest time of the year with holiday parties, shopping, decorating, and family gatherings. Add to that an eating concern, and the holidays can be a time full of anxiety, dread, and avoidance.