It’s this time that is brimming with high expectations for warm and homely moments with loved ones, happiness, and, well, perfection. But even if everyone was on their best behavior and had the best intentions, reality often falls short.

So, what is it with the so-called 'happiest time of the year?'

Holiday family gatherings can end up resurrecting old wounds, leading to tears and angry words. And for those of us who are alone, it’s easy to feel left out, forgotten, and downright unloved.

So, what is it with the so-called ‘happiest time of the year?’

The last time we celebrated Christmas with our families of origin – in separate occasions – ended both in disaster.
Today, we no longer celebrate with either of them. And now we really get to enjoy Christmas. We have ditched the traditional playbook dictating how Christmas “should” be.

Image: cueljs

A decade has gone by since we last had a Christmas tree, and when we did, it was a creation made entirely of books.
In our world, the tradition of exchanging presents has long gone out of the window, and there’s no need to dress up.

We spend entire days creating, and cooking & baking to the comforting tunes of Christmas radio.
Every now and then, one of us hits the piano keys to play a Christmas melody, adding a melancholic note to the solemn atmosphere.
Our nights are spent wrapped in blankets, watching Christmas movies.

In brief, we are just our cozy selves who enjoy that for a while the world is a bit quieter, and there is nowhere to go.

We find joy in the simplicity of these shared moments, creating a Christmas that’s ours – a reflection of our own journey and the love and appreciation we have.

Merry Christmas,
cue [kjuː] & ljs [eldʒeɪˈes]

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