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Does anyone else hate holidays? I sure do, now that I am following Christ I am trying to remind myself that it is about Him and not me but it is still hard. Not having any answers about my bmom and another year being rejected and not missed by my afamily? How do you make it through?
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Holidays are difficult for many of us, We live in a society that makes holidays about "us". You are right; we can make them about Him. I find that definitely helps. You have been adopted into the family of God. In Him we have a Father who never deserts us or turns his back on us. We can walk away from God but his is always waiting for us and comes to meet us when we turn back. What I find helps me is to focus on other people so that I don't focus on myself and my needs. I'm trying very hard to learn not to wish my life away; instead I want to live each day I've been given as fully as possible. On the other hand, I've learned that I have always survived holidays and I will this one too! I will keep you in my prayers.
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I come from a nice size family that is as dysfunctional as the next, if not more. So years ago, I decided to make my own traditions. I get invited all the time to homes, but I have my own tradition. It makes it special for me.
Like on Thanksgiving. I get up and call family and friends and wish them a good day. Then I watch the Macy's parade and cook. All that is just to get to cleaning up and decorating for Christmas. It makes me happy. Maybe you can find your own traditions. If it's with you and in your heart, no one can take it from you.
I hope this season is very different for you!