New Life Assembly Surviving the Holidays
November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm ET
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New Life Assembly
131 E Main Street, Wrightstown, NJ 08562 • Directions
The Surviving the Holidays experience
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Holidays tend to be celebrated in traditional ways that become part of family ritual. As we approach these celebrations, our memories are amplified, our minds focus on who we will be with, and often, more so, on who will be absent. Our loved one's absence is often felt more keenly because the sameness of our traditions reminds us of how wonderful it was when our beloved carved the turkey, hung the decorations, or joined in the singing. Children especially may feel like it isn't really Christmas, for example, because it’s not the same as it used to be. In addition, some people feel guilty about celebrating when their loved one can no longer be there to do so.
For those who have lost love ones, the holidays are a time of grief and hurt. Others, suffer, too, as the world blares to be "merry and bright," but peace and comfort are attainable for you in the holidays. Surviving the Holiday event will provide tips to help you and will connect you to others walking the same journey.