.You don’t want to opt out forever, though. “Ignoring the holidays may only delay the healing period. This season will continue to be difficult until the loss is faced,” Morin says.
Instead of forgoing the holiday hubbub altogether, she recommends starting new rituals. If you’ve always spent Hanukkah in a snowy destination, for example, move the celebration to the beach.
If you’ve always hosted Christmas dinner, let someone else take over. Or use this time of year to embark on an annual adventure with friends.
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