Holiday Survival Guide
For many of us, Thanksgiving and Christmas are the most stressful times of the year.
With all the events, parties, and things we have to do, finding time to pause and reflect on the full meaning of this season can be hard.
That’s why we created this free e-book, The Holiday Survival Guide, to equip you with practical tools to carve out time for peace and refreshment this holiday season.
You’ll get a holiday prayer guide, 22 ideas for bonding with your extended family, practical tips for navigating awkward family situations, and more—all with a good dose of humor.
Armed with your survival guide, you’ll be able to redeem this season from the stress that wants to steal your Christmas joy.
FEATURED PODCAST
For some, the holiday season is full of laughter and joy; for others, it’s faith-testing, filled with heartache and loneliness. David & Meg Robbins share their experiences when they were faced with tough realities around the holiday season.
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Dave and Ann Wilson are hosts of FamilyLife Today®, FamilyLife’s nationally-syndicated radio program.
There are plenty of things vying for our attention during the holidays. Toxic thoughts don’t need to be one of
Among the hectic schedules and between-home dilemmas, stepfamilies can have fun memory-filled holidays, too. It just takes some extra work.
Part of me can turn Grinchy over the holidays. And my husband, if I’m not careful, becomes my Roast Beast.
Need a low-stress way to keep the holiday fun while still focusing on the meaning of Christmas? We’ve got you
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