While holidays are stereotypically the perfect time to be with family members, not everyone feels positively about this time. 1 in 5 adults still struggle with the holidays, and this is particularly heightened if they have complicated relationships with their families or hectic personal lives. For those who are worried for the holidays, read more on why it’s okay not to spend holidays with your family and also how to navigate family obligations if you’re still needing to be there.

Our cultures shape and shift us. They are a part of our background, history, and a source of our pride and inspiration in our everyday lives. There is a deep sense of belonging that is fulfilled when others see us for who we are and where we come from, in essence, understanding our cultures.