Grandparents play a role in determining whether holidays make family history or family hassles.
Holidays can establish traditions, strengthen family ties, and set milestones in the passage of time. But holidays also contribute to family stress. Routines change, expectations soar, and long-term problems of loneliness, family conflicts or economic stress can seem worse. Grandparents may find themselves squarely in the middle of family hassles at holiday time. Keeping your holiday simple doesn't mean ignoring your family's traditions.