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What If My Partner and I Celebrate Different Holidays?
Are
you in a relationship where the two of you celebrate different
holidays? Some people celebrate based on their religion, and
others celebrate in a completely different way.
No
matter what holidays you choose to celebrate, it can be challenging
when your partner celebrates a completely different set of traditions.
There can be tension from these differences, but you can overcome
them.
The
celebration of different holidays just means that you have more
to celebrate! As long as you and your partner are respectful
of one another's differences, you can agree to disagree and
still celebrate life together.
To
make the most of your holiday traditions together, consider
the following:
1.
Agree to disagree about standing traditions. It's natural
to disagree on how to celebrate holidays. Some people are very
focused on their religious ideals. Others are more concerned
with how their children want to celebrate or following family
traditions that have been passed down. All of these can be good
options.
2.
Stay agreeable during the holidays. Show respect to
one another. If you and your partner respect one another and
the opinions and beliefs you both have, it can be easier to
get through the holidays with good attitudes. You can both make
new memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime.
3.
Create new traditions in your home. What elements of
your traditions can be blended? How can you ensure the most
elements of each other's traditions that are most important
to you are preserved? What new family traditions can you agree
upon to create lasting memories and foster closer relationships?
Seek common ground for a bright holiday.
Wintertime
holidays like Christmas often present special challenges because
there are so many different traditions practiced by people of
different faiths. By talking openly with your partner, you can
have peace in your house. Consider:
- Sharing
both traditions, if they're in any way compatible
- Making
a new tradition that you both agree on
-
Spending time with your respective families and their traditions
-
Agreeing to spend time alone during specific holiday times
The
most important thing is that you and your partner come to an
agreement about what you're going to do. Talk to one another
and seek solutions that please you both. That's important any
time of the year, but it's even more important where the holidays
are concerned.
When
you decide on the new traditions you two want to bring to your
home, keep in mind that there will still be opinions and creative
differences. Those are okay, and you can get through them the
same way you made your big decision - by talking to one another
about the things that really matter to you and the things that
you can let go or change to keep the peace.
The
respect and love you and your partner have for one another is
often renewed and strengthened when you celebrate holidays together.
If you find that stress is creeping into your life, stop and
take the time to banish it before it gets a foothold.
As
you celebrate each holiday with your partner, you'll continue
to make new memories that you can hold onto. It's a beautiful
way to share meaningful moments together that draw you closer
as a family.
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by KissMeGoodnight.com
: 2010
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