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Why Christmas Can Feel Emotionally Heavy (And How to Listen to That Feeling)
For many people, Christmas arrives with a strange mixture of beauty and weight. There may be moments of joy, warmth, or connection. And alongside them, there is often something heavier that lingers beneath the surface. Fatigue. Tenderness. Sadness. Irritability. A quiet sense of being emotionally full in a way that doesn’t feel celebratory. When this happens, people often wonder what they’re doing wrong. Why don’t I feel more grateful? Why am I anxious on Christmas Day?
Ben Shoup
Dec 24, 20253 min read
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