Summary: Have you been feeling a bit "bah humbug!" about Christmas or the festive season? For many people this has become a dreaded time of year. Increasingly the spirit of the season has been taken over by commercialism and competition, but there could be other more personal reasons why this time of year drags you down. And whilst it might feel like there is comfort to be had in rejecting all things jolly, it is almost impossible to avoid it entirely - so it might be worth reframing the situation (for your own health & wellbeing at least!) Bah Humbug vs Joy of Christmas Whether you've struggled through the holiday season for the last few years or the last few decades, it is worth exploring how you feel about it. Paul & Sam reflect on the causes of their own BAH HUMBUG feelings, and discuss how we can choose to reclaim the joy of Christmas or the festive season and the meaning it perhaps once held for us. Loss, grief, conflict, distance, financial worries and a whole host of other things can impact on the pressure of this time of year, and whilst we often can't change those circumstances - we can choose whether we let them mute (or spoil) our attitudes and how we feel about a time that is much more suited to gratitude, love & joy. We wish you a happy & healthy festive season, wherever you are!
