Preparing for Another Seat at the Holiday Table

Hold tight to the old while ringing in the new.

Photo by Juliette F on Unsplash

I remember the first holiday I spent away from my parents and siblings. I traveled to Buffalo with my longtime boyfriend (now husband) for Christmas Day. It was the first time I’d met his entire family, and they were definitely nice enough. Friendly, but not overbearing. Welcoming, but not over-the-top…