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At Caribbean Bold, we believe that Christmas is that one time of year that families intentionally choose to spend time making each other happy. However, a recent event caused us to realize that no matter the gift some persons receive for their Christmas, they still find it difficult to be happy at Christmas time. In fact, while the rest of the year may be manageable, they become sad by the memory of the loss of a loved one when it comes to Christmas.
At Caribbean Bold, we see our clients like family, so we recently connected with them to wish them Happy Holidays. On one of our calls, a long-time client told us that this Christmas would not be so merry for her because she lost her mother late last year. She shared that last December was very sad for her, and as this year’s festivities started, she became very sad again.
It was understandable and devastating to hear the hurt she expressed; we wondered how to help? We now understand that while Christmas is considered the most wonderful time of the year, it is a challenging time for the families of those who have passed on. For some families, the person who passed may have been the link that united their family and community, and those left to grieve are not sure how to live again, let alone enjoy life; but there is hope.
After we heard our client’s story, we went out and got feedback from persons experiencing the same thing and recommendations from counselors on the subject. Thus, this article is dedicated to all the people who find it difficult to enjoy Christmas after losing a loved one. Here are 5 Tips On How To Enjoy Christmas After Losing A Loved One.
5 Tips On How To Enjoy Christmas After Losing A Loved One.
- Decide that you will move on in gratitude for the cherished memories you now have, believing that you deserve to be happy and that your loved one would want you to be happy.
- Maintain your loved one’s Christmas traditions. It is a brilliant way to hold on to them. If they had Christmas traditions such as trimming and decorating their favorite tree in the garden, go ahead and do it in their honor. It will help you enjoy Christmas knowing you have honored them as well.
- Visit other family members and make fun memories with them too. Do not be afraid to play the games your loved one enjoyed while making others happy with your presence.
- Do a project or charitable activity in their memory. That is a brilliant way to hold on to your loved one.
- Positively talk about them, even if it makes you cry. It will bring you release and joy on the inside and outside. It will also keep your mood high, softening hard conversations or decisions through reflection.
Although it is a struggle to enjoy Christmas after losing a loved one, there is hope. None has to go through that memory in pain. Instead, they can still be happy even if their memories are not perfect.
Do you know someone who is having a hard time coping this Christmas with the loss of a loved one? Now that you know there is hope, share this article; you may be giving joy to someone.
Feel free to message us if you have a tip to share; we would love to hear from you.
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