My holidays this year are more focused on festivities, love, beauty, and appreciation, rather than the commercialism and gift-buying.

I told Bruce that I was going to buy him a token present this year and devote most of my energy to just enjoying the season.

I feel that holidays are a lot about expectations, very much like being in love.

It can indeed be stressful and cruel and conflicting.

glad to hear this thread.

Billi