Columns & Opinion, Religion
December 19, 2025
Coping During the Holidays
How do you manage your grief during the holidays? Are you dreading the approaching holidays? Fearful of being alone or without your loved one? Or have you been thinking about the possibility of receiving a greetings card from someone who does not know your loved one has died? Most experts agree that anticipation of a holiday and what is expected is almost always worse than actually experiencing the day. There are many unrealistic expectations at holiday time. In any event, here are ten things you can do that have been used by others through the years, which will help you deal with your grief and reduce unnecessary suffering.