Remembering Loved Ones During the Holidays
The holidays are the most awaited time of the year when you find Hanukkah and Christmas decor in every corner. However, if you have recently experienced the loss of a loved one, the holiday season may be difficult for you. Grieving can be a challenge at any time of the year. Still, it can be challenging during the holidays, especially if it’s the first holiday season without your loved one.
But it is possible to find your way to remember your loved ones during the holidays and find peace during the holiday season. We have compiled a few tips that will help you to reminisce about your loved ones while celebrating the beautiful holiday season.
5 Ways to Remembering Your Loved Ones During the Holidays
Light a Memorial Candle
Lighting a candle during the holidays is a peaceful and symbolic way to show your enduring love for your lost loved ones, but more importantly, it serves as a reminder of their presence around you. Since candles have always had an important role in celebrations and mourning, lighting scented candles will help reduce your stress and is also a simple way to bring back the memories of your loved ones.
As you light a memorial candle or lantern, you can reflect or talk about all the time that you spend with your deceased loved one. While talking about them may not always be easy, it may feel a little less awkward when you do it with an activity like lighting a memorial.
Giveaways
Did your family have a tradition of giving away small gifts?
Continue to celebrate that tradition by giving away small gifts. You can give a gift to a child in need and let the joy of giving help you overcome your grief.
And if you don’t want to give away gifts, you can also donate to a charity in your loved one’s name. You can find several charities that collect donations and distribute them among needy individuals so they too can celebrate their holiday season.
Simply by giving away gifts or donations, you can find peace and solitude for yourself while remembering your lost loved ones during the holidays.
Celebrate the Season as They Liked It
The holiday season is supposed to be fun, and if you are finding it difficult to have fun during the holiday season because of the recent loss of your loved ones, you can celebrate the season as they liked it and pay tribute to your deceased loved one’s joys. What were some of their favorite activities during the holiday season? Was their favorite activity playing cards or board games or outdoor activities like snowball fights? Keep these activities in mind and celebrate the holiday season with the same spirit as your deceased loved one would.
Create a Memorial OrnamentFor Your Tree
If you are trying to remember your loved ones during the holidays, you can also create a memorial ornament for your Christmas tree. It would make a great idea, especially if your deceased loved one enjoyed arts and crafts. You can find several ideas and inspirations online, and you can choose to work with ideas that bring you the most comfort.
Take Care of Yourself
As you remember your deceased loved one during the holiday season, don’t forget that they also cared for you, and one of the ways to remember them is to take care of yourself. While there’s no need to avoid all the holiday season delicacies, limit your consumption of unhealthy foods and drinks. Avoid consuming too much alcohol and fatty foods during the holiday season as these foods can worsen your stress levels and are also not good for your overall health. Moreover, you can also attend workshops or join support groups for people dealing with a loss during the holidays.
Final Words
Grieving is a natural process and healing through the loss of a loved one takes a lot of time and patience. It is almost always natural to miss your dear ones on any special occasion, whether it’s birthdays, anniversaries, or the holiday season. However, you need to remember that joining in the holiday celebrations is not disrespectful to your deceased loved ones in any way, which is why you should always acknowledge the love and joy that the holiday season brings.
There are many ways of remembering your loved one during the holidays. We shared a few ideas in this post to help you choose the one that best suits your personality and grief. We hope this allows you to overcome grief healthily while enabling you to enjoy the holiday season.
