There’s no avoiding Christmas. Regardless of your religion or world views, it’s a great big glittery number each year because it’s the place where all dominant Western values collide into one huge overrated orgy of overindulgence: hetero-normativity, capitalism, family, Christianity. As a counsellor, and from personal experience, I know that Christmas is a difficult time for many people. If “traditional” family doesn’t mean much to you, or you’re single or just not into Christmas, it can be a tricky time. Sometimes, though, with a little planning, or even some serious avoidance, it can be fun, and most definitely worth doing on your own terms. Here are my 12 ways to re-consider the festive season.
1 DON’T LET IT ALL GO PEAR-SHAPED