Dear Sal,
As I am facing another Christmas with a large family, demanding teenagers and a limited budget (work cut back this year) I don’t want to do anything. I really feel like not putting up the tree and telling everyone to leave me alone, and I will do the same for them.
Grinch
Dear Grinch,
Whoa! Somebody has on their grumpy pants alright. Here is step one, realize you are not alone, this will be a tighter year for most families. Two, get that tree up, decorate your home for the holidays and begin to smile. At first it will feel hollow and then soon, you will begin feeling the warmth that you are displaying. That is what Christmas is about warmth, love, and sharing your time with family and friends. Perhaps your family can get creative this year and change the “gimmie” attitude. Have the teens pick one thing (with a dollar limit) that they want most of all. For extended family, bake goods to give (include your teens in this) or draw names. I do know that it is difficult to downsize your Christmas, just try to replace the cut backs with activities and fun, and keep you chin up.
Sal
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