Understanding the Holiday Rush Every December, we tell ourselves the same story: “This year, I’ll keep it simple.” Yet somehow, between Black Friday sales and office gift exchanges, we find ourselves right back where we started. We feel stretched too thin, overscheduled, and wonder how joy got penciled in as just another line item. The issue isn’t solely about spending money. It’s about how easily we equate giving with love, generosity, and worth. Many of us grew up absorbing