Christmas Articles

​A Different Kind of Holiday Season

By Sydney
In this article, Sydney talks about the holidays in the desert and during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The Weight of December

By Ali
Ali explores the quieter side of the holiday season, acknowledging the weight, loss, and complexity that often accompany it. Rather than focusing on perfection or forced joy, Ali reflects on the choice to show up with gentleness and care, offering reassurance to those navigating the holidays while carrying more than they let on.

​Dear Diary: Christmas Edition

By Eloise
Eloise discusses the ups and downs of the holiday season through her diary-style form with Freda, Meadow, Natalie, Hazel and Ella.

​The Hardest Part About Coming Home

By Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn discusses her experience with living away from family for some time and moving back in with them over the Christmas period.

It's the season

By Camille
In this article, Camille will discuss how the holidays may not be as joyful as one gets older and ways to make the holidays a happier time.

Holiday blues

By Indie
​In this article, Indie will give you some tips on how to manage your mental health during the Holidays. 

my santa clause

By Jesse
A poem in which Jesse laments the separation from her father due to COVID.

Mental Health and the Holidays

By Aliyah
In this article, Aliyah discusses how the holidays can impact our mental health.

Spiced gingerbread Christmas light cake

By Kenzie
Kenzie gives the recipe of a Spiced Gingerbread Christmas Light Cake so you can make it yourself!

Caramel chocolate log

​By Kenzie
Kenzie gives the the recipe of a Caramel Chocolate Log so you can do it at home!

Dealing with loss at Christmas

​By Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn talks about her experience of a loss at Christmas and gives advice on how to remember them well and gives links to helplines and charities that can help more.

Christmas Traditions

By Cass
Cass writes about her Christmas traditions she does every year and gives some form you do to with your friends or family.

Puzzled for present ideas?

By Alex
Alex gives some ideas for present you can make for your family or family for Christmas if you are struggling to find or make one.

Stop the present panic!

By Kenzie
Kenzie gives some fun present ideas that she's made for friends in case you're panicking to find something that want and love.