Have you ever been in a holiday rut?

I’ve always considered myself someone who embraces and welcomes change. But recently, my usual joy of trying new things was challenged when my daughter expressed a desire to host the holiday meal.

Surprisingly, her words struck a chord of anxiety within me as I realized I would have to relinquish control of how our family typically celebrated the holiday meal.

Change can be challenging when it affects how we celebrate the holidays. We get comfortable with our routines, and perhaps we even believe we know best how the holiday should be observed.

While others may do things differently than us, I recently discovered that it doesn’t make it any less lovely when they host. In my recent post on A Wife Like Me, I share four unexpected blessings I encountered when I let go and shared the holiday load with my daughter. I invite you to read my post here.