Free holidays: This is how Christmas becomes harmonious despite expectations!

Free holidays: This is how Christmas becomes harmonious despite expectations!

Christmas time is just around the corner, and thus also the challenges that inevitably arise in many families. According to psychologist Anne-Katrin Mohnert from the clinic on Hainberg in Bad Hersfeld, tensions often occur on the holidays because different generations come together under one roof. This “mixture” can increase the festivity, but also carries potential for conflict. High expectations of the "perfect festival" and the pressure to make it right everyone contribute to the conflicts, says Mohnert. She advises you to find compromises and talk about sensitive topics in advance to preserve harmony.

The psychologist points out that alcohol can also be a risk factor that leads to misunderstandings and careless statements. "Avoid losing stress and enjoy the great time," recommends Mohnert. Another aspect is the "Winterblues", which many people can look for after the holidays if the reality often does not match the high expectations. These thoughts can be transferred not only to Christmas, but also to other festivals such as Easter or New Year, as a material collection of the Goethe Institute shows. Here, topics and learning materials are prepared over various holidays that aim at vocabulary and grammar, among other things, in order to make the celebrations a full success.

What can we expect on the holidays?

The pre -Christmas period is very popular in Germany, the celebrations are often shaped by the idea that family and tradition should go hand in hand. However, these claims can lead to disappointments, since not everyone has the same access to the celebrations. Mohnert advises to question his own ideas and to be more open to different types of celebrations. The fact that every family has their own traditions makes the festival of love diverse and individually.

The recommendations for coping with stress mentioned by Mohnert are relevant not only for Christmas, but also for other holidays. The Goethe Institute also offers material offers that help to explore the different facets of festivals such as New Year's Eve or Easter. Through the combination of traditional celebration and modern learning methods, both children and adults can gain new perspectives on the holidays, while at the same time learning to deal with linguistic use with Goethe.de is presented.