Why Are We Treating The Holidays Like Something to “Get Through”?

Surviving the Christmas rush doesn’t have to be a marathon of meeting expectations.

Laura Williams-Burke
The Virago
Published in
5 min readDec 20, 2021

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A Christmas tree with lights illuminated in a darkened room. A fireplace is to the left of the tree, with framed photos displayed in built-in shelves behind the tree. Wrapped gifts are arranged underneath the tree.
Photo by Brett Sayles from Pexels

“This is the happiest I’ll be between now and next year,” my friend said morosely, staring into her coffee cup.

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Laura Williams-Burke
The Virago

Cat mom. Philly transplant, now residing in New England. Lover of coffee, books, and Bruce Springsteen. LauraWilliamsBurke.com