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Ten Survival Tips for that Family Reunion

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Well, it isn't over until it's over, but as the first snowfall blankets Chicago, most of us are settling in for the holidays, glad to see 2013 go. First snow, not so great A patient asked me only yesterday when it occurred to her: "Wait! If Chanucha is over early this year, then what do you guys do during the Xmas season. And what will you do on Xmas?" She did look worried. Poker on Xmas On the day of, many of us eat Chinese food, play poker, or go to the movies, which sounds good to me. And while others are making cookies, decorating the tree, and wrapping gifts in preparation, I'll probably do what I'm doing now, wrapping up therapy with sad people. Really, confused people. The holidays are tough on everyone. Indeed, it was a crazy pre-Thanksgiving. The games began in October, well before Halloween. People worried about Thanksgiving in November. The family reunion head games. Every year during this season to be happy and jolly, peaceful and thankful, at the ...