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I’m Already Feeling Overwhelmed by the Holidays and They’ve Just Begun
This past weekend was Halloween — a day I usually cherish, maybe even my favorite day of the year. However, as I hurriedly dressed my kids in their costumes, I found myself struggling to care about it all. Halloween may come only once a year, but this season has felt like a Halloween marathon lasting three months.
It all kicked off in early August when everyone started counting down to pumpkin spice lattes and cozy scarves. By September, I saw the first articles about quirky family Halloween costumes popping up. My local Target had already transformed into a spooky wonderland, flaunting aisles filled with costumes, skulls, pumpkins, and cobwebs. They even had a Christmas section ready, because, let’s be honest, Halloween is just the prelude to the festive fun of the holiday season.
By the time Halloween rolled around, I was completely out of energy. Sure, I chuckled at that baby dressed as the pope at the White House trick-or-treat event, and Viola Davis’ daughter dressing up as her mom was a powerful statement about representation. The kids were adorable, and we genuinely enjoyed trick-or-treating — but honestly? I’ve had enough of vampire teeth and candy for two straight months. I’m done with your tiny Twix bars and talking skeletons, Halloween!
There’s definitely such a thing as holiday overkill, and it feels like our relentless excitement for celebrations is starting to sap the joy right out of them. Now, on the second day of November, my inbox is already flooded with holiday gift promotions and reminders to check my list twice. ABC Family just announced their lineup for the “25 Days of Christmas,” which won’t even start for another month. And Thanksgiving? It seems like it might as well not exist — like the Jan Brady of holidays, sent off to a galaxy far, far away and forgotten.
Holiday fatigue is real, and it’s creeping in earlier every year as we blend Christmas into October and Halloween into our summer beach trips. At this rate, we’ll be hanging lights on our houses in June, decorating with festive witch-elf hybrids, and cramming our kids with toys and treats for an endless Hallo-giving-mas.
Can we please take a moment to breathe between these big events? I love the holidays just as much as anyone else. I pull out my fall decorations on October 1st, start thinking about holiday cards in advance, and adore having my Christmas tree up. But I’ve reached my limit. I’d rather enjoy the brief time each holiday offers instead of trying to stretch it into something bigger and longer.
Rushing into the holiday season doesn’t make it more special; it just leaves everyone feeling exhausted, annoyed, and eager for it all to end.
In summary, the holiday season is starting to feel overwhelming, and we need to find a balance that allows us to enjoy each celebration without burnout. Embracing a slower pace can enhance our appreciation for the joy each holiday brings. For more insights into family planning and home insemination, check out this post on intracervical insemination. For those looking to dive deeper into the topic, Cryobaby offers excellent resources. And for valuable pregnancy information, visit the CDC.