The Journal
Celebrate
What do we want more of?
Every essay on Celebrate, strongest first. Each answers one real question, then gives you one thing to try this week.
Life together should be delightful, not just correct.
- Adventures
- Traditions
- Celebrations
7 essays
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What are simple weekly family traditions?
Small Weekly Rituals That Anchor a Family
A small ritual kept every week outweighs a grand one kept once a year.
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How do we keep the memory of a loved one alive in our family?
Honoring Family Members Who Have Died
A memory on a shelf fades; a memory in use keeps being passed on.
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How do I stop feeling stressed by holidays and family events?
When Celebrations Feel Like Pressure Instead of Joy
Keep the parts people love, release the rest, and let no one carry it alone.
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How do we make Christmas less about presents?
Christmas Traditions That Point to What Matters
Give the season's meaning as much time and anticipation as its gifts.
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How do we celebrate holidays after losing someone?
Keeping Holidays After a Death in the Family
Give the grief a chair at the table, and the day can be both sad and good.
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How do we start a new family tradition that lasts?
Starting a New Family Tradition
A tradition is a small, loved habit with someone who chooses to keep it.
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Why does my child melt down on their birthday?
When Birthdays and Holidays End in Tears
Plan the celebration for the child you have, not the day you imagine.
See where your family already stands
The assessment takes a few minutes, needs no email, and ends with a seven-day practice for the part of family life with the most room to grow.