Holiday Traditions: Stepping Back? Or Leaning in?

Send us Fan MailChristmas and the holidays are all around us! I’m sure you can’t avoid it on every single corner and to be fair, I absolutely love it. I’ve been trying new things this season, like checking out the Silent Pool Gin pop up shop, meeting for creative writing workshops with Rachel Knightley, flipping up my routine, focusing on a strong push before the holidays and taking some proper down time. While my son has been heading to Canada for Christmas the last couple years, I haven’t done anything myself and this time, I’ve loved getting away for a couple days and now being able to settle into some new celebrations. What I’ve noticed is how holiday traditions have changed for me since I had my son and also since moving to the UK. Some have stayed, some have dropped, some are developing. I love hearing about people’s family and cultural traditions and how they come together with the people they love. I truly believe that like with anything, you don’t have to keep doing it just because it’s always been done. If it doesn’t sit right, it’s okay to let it go. It’s okay to adapt what does feel like it’s aligned with you - and that can even change too. What is your favourite tradition? Anything you’ve left behind? Let me know in the comments! Wishing you lots of love and happiness over the holidays! Follow us:Instagram:@aeroash28@heavymetalhippiebox@heavymetalhippiemusic@healthymetalhippiewww.healthymetalhippie.comwww.heavymetalhippiemusic.comwww.heavymetalhippiebox.co.ukSupport the show