Is it just my circle, or has it been a challenge getting into the Christmas/holiday spirit the last couple of years? - eviltoast

Sure, the first year (or two) of COVID were wretched, but most of those barriers have since cleared — yet I’m still struggling. I’ve noticed the same with a number of people within my family and neighbourhood.

How are others feeling? Are you struggling, yet succeeding? If so, how are you breaking through?

  • My cousins have upped this game. They have toddlers. Starting in Feb, they begin stealing back the least popular toys and hiding them in the attic. Then they regift them back to the kids next Christmas. They only buy a couple new items every year.

    It reduces clutter in the house and will probably work until around 6, when they plan to shift from regifting to donating.