WHY ARE THE HOLIDAYS SO HARD.

Holidays- WHY ARE THEY SO HARD.

The word conjures mixed feelings of nostalgia, sadness, joy, excitement, and a lump in my throat.

In a chaotic world, the routine of the holidays can be a special anchor of connection- the anchor of Grandma’s mashed potatoes, the way we always put that greenery just so, the special plates we always use, even Uncle Joe’s snarky commentary at the dinner table is secretly loved because it is HIM and we would rather be in a room with all of our people than not with them.