Holiday Planning: The Unseen Labor of Making Magic Happen The holiday season is often associated with warmth, joy, and togetherness. However, for many families, it can also be a time of stress, anxiety, and exhaustion.
The pressure to plan the "perfect" holiday is not just about logistics; it's a cultural expectation that can lead to an unequal division of labor.
Planning ahead may seem counterintuitive when summer still lingers, but experts warn that delaying decision making can exacerbate the stress on everyone involved.