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THE QUESTION
Happy Holidays?
Happy Holidays? Why are many holiday family gatherings marked by tension and unhappiness?
Posted by
Sally Quinn and Jon Meacham on November 21, 2007 5:16 AM
FROM THE PANEL
Unexpected Yearnings
We struggle to fill our celebrations with food and toys, only to discover that such things do not satisfy the deeper hungers.
Posted by Richard Mouw, on November 27, 2007 12:58 PM
Be Grateful for Gifts that Matter
The faith, religion, age, gender of that generous organ donor were not at the center of my gratitude. Rather, that she or he gave the greatest gift, "life."
Posted by Gabriel Salguero, on November 23, 2007 7:17 AM
The Atheist and the Archangel
The Archangel gives you just the children you need.
Posted by Willis E. Elliott, on November 22, 2007 9:36 AM
Working at Being Family
Part of the problem is that we have very high expectations of our families. They are supposed to be perfect, and when we are hurt by a family member we feel especially betrayed.
Posted by Thomas J. Reese, S.J., on November 22, 2007 6:23 AM
When Happy and Unhappy Families Are All Alike
Thanksgiving, I should note, is most Americans' favorite holiday precisely because it transcends ethnic and religious distinctions
Posted by Susan Jacoby, on November 21, 2007 9:45 AM
Materialism is to Blame
Gandhi said "Materialism and morality have an inverse relationship. When one increases the other decreases." I believe we are witnessing this phenomenon now.
Posted by Arun Gandhi, on November 21, 2007 8:45 AM
A Family Peace Treaty?
Families with difficult dynamics might consider preparing and formally signing a "Holiday peace treaty."
Posted by Cal Thomas, on November 21, 2007 7:28 AM
Tense Holidays
Most holidays have some sort of religious cast--even "civil" holidays tend to. Those rooted in particular religious traditions are most likely to induce tension.
Posted by Martin Marty, on November 21, 2007 6:28 AM
FEATURED COMMENTS
ananymous: Holidays are blessed "HOLY DAYS" where families having the oppertunity of coming together. Free from the materal whirlwing, enabled to give ...
JC: I rarely quote others in my posts but I think that a little book by Dennis Prager titled Happiness is a Serious Problem has a good answer.
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Henry James: So I will have material for my novels?
The second story in western culture is Cain and Abel. Does that tell us anything?
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