"Gift-Wrapping Not Enough to Save the Holidays"

It's not even 3:30 pm and someone has already finished wrapping all their gifts. While this may seem like a positive accomplishment, it is a sign of something much more sinister. The holidays are quickly approaching, and with them comes an overwhelming sense of dread. For many people, the holidays are a time for joy and celebration. But for others, it can be a stressful period full of anxiety and loneliness. With the pandemic still raging on, those feelings have only been exacerbated this year. The person who has already finished wrapping their gifts is likely trying to make the best of what could be a difficult situation. But it's not enough to simply wrap presents in festive paper; it takes much more than that to truly enjoy the holiday season. Without being able to spend time with family and friends or partake in traditional holiday activities, there is no way to fully appreciate what should be a joyous occasion. Even if all your gifts are wrapped perfectly under the tree, without companionship they will remain just that—gifts without meaning or purpose. It's easy to get caught up in trying to make everything perfect during this time of year, but sometimes we need to take a step back and remember what really matters—the people we love most in our lives and spending quality time together as we celebrate another year gone by. So while gift-wrapping may help us feel better about ourselves momentarily, it won't do anything when it comes down to actually enjoying the holidays with those closest to us.