Happy Holidays?
The holidays aren't always the picture of perfection depicted in Hallmark movies or on holiday cards. In fact, it's pretty safe to say that the opposite tends to be more true to reality for most people. We all have that relative with opposite views who loves to start in at the dinner table, or a busybody who's all up in everyone's business and then proceeds to pass judgment on it. Then there's making sure the food is perfect, the table is set, and the house is clean. Planning for the holidays is a process, that's for sure! There's also people for whom the holidays are a tortuous affair. Maybe they lost a loved one, or have past trauma associated with this season. For them, the holiday blues are something to be endured until they can breathe a sigh of relief in the new year. So for today's prompts, we are embracing the less glamourous side of the holiday season.
PT Prompt #187:
Potluck gone wrong: You've been invited to a potluck and are famous for your delicious casseroles. People are lining up just to try your food. Unfortunately, the line dissipates pretty quickly once everyone sees the expression on the faces of people trying your food. You rush over to see what the problem is, and taste the dish, then promptly spit it out. What went wrong?
PT Prompt #188:
The year without a holiday: It's post-pandemic and you're finally able to celebrate with family again! You have four days off of work, ingredients for your favorite side dish in the fridge, and everyone's presents ready to go. You're a little tired, but it's been a long week at work and attribute it to the post-work week let-down. Until you take your temperature and see you have a fever. Then take a test to find out it's positive for the virus. To add insult to injury, the winter storm that was forecast all week hits full force, sending a blizzard that lasts for two days. So sickness notwithstanding, there would be no celebration anyway! What do you do to acknowledge/celebrate the holiday at home alone?
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