The biggest holiday of the year in America is by far Christmas. People spend months preparing their schedules and bank accounts for the holiday and every year people end up feeling stressed and overwhelmed before December even begins. Christmas doesn't have to be this way and Meg Nordmann gives us her solution to the expensive and stressful problem of society's version of Christmas. In her book Have Yourself a Minimalist Christmas, she tells the story of how she changed her families Christmas from an exhausting event, to a more peaceful and joyous experience. The author makes it clear that you do not have to be practicing minimalism to learn how to simplify your Christmas. This book explains some of the basics of minimalism but also explains what has worked for the author's family and what has not. The author covers topics such as becoming more present and less distracted, curating a holiday calendar with a slow, intentional pace for events and traditions, saying “No” with grace, and purchasing fewer gifts. This short book is a great read to prepare for the busyness ahead and learn some tips and tricks that can be implemented next Christmas. This book is available in the PINES system.
~Abigail C.