The holidays aren’t always the most wonderful time of the year, especially for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. No matter how much time has passed since the loss, grief is a process without a pause button, and the holidays can be especially difficult.

The holidays— especially Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hannakuh, and New Years’— are historically a time for togetherness, for celebrating, for spending time with loved ones. This is a tradition that is imprinted on many people in some way or other, which often only magnifies a loss even more.

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