The truth about holiday spirits
BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Many of us look forward to celebrations during the holidays, yet it is also a time when some people are more likely to drink beyond their limits than at other times of the year. Some people will experience adverse consequences that range from fights to falls to traffic […]
Do you have ‘resting gift face’ this holiday?
Over half of Americans have needed to use their “resting gift face” (RGF) during the holidays — masking their disappointment with a poorly presented gift. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults who celebrate winter holidays looked at the phenomenon of “resting gift face” or RGF, which is the expression someone gives — intentionally or unintentionally […]
Navigating holiday stress (and political arguments) this Christmas
A recent report from the American Psychological Association (APA) reveals Americans’ political fears are adding to existing holiday pressures, creating the perfect storm of stress for millions this holiday season. In the report, 68% of Americans say the U.S. presidential election was a significant source of life stress, adding to the already significant reduction of mental well-being for many […]
5 Christmas movies from Black America and the diaspora to watch on Christmas Day
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I love a good Christmas movie. I especially love watching Christmas movies on Christmas day after all the presents have been opened and the wrapping paper is spread all over the place. There’s nothing […]
