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Geneva, IL

With Halloween, Thanksgiving Christmas ,..Yom Kippur and so many other holidays coming up,... do you plan anything for this time of year?

September 3, 2024
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Members shared a wide range of holiday plans, from hosting festive gatherings and traveling to family reunions, to spending the season alone... Read more

Members shared a wide range of holiday plans, from hosting festive gatherings and traveling to family reunions, to spending the season alone or working through it due to isolation, grief, or challenging life circumstances. Several members described meaningful traditions like baking for loved ones, hosting a Christmas party for squirrels in an empty garden, making unique stockings for nieces and nephews, and breaking from convention with taco dinners instead of traditional holiday meals. A recurring theme was finding personal meaning in the season whether through family connection, acts of service, letting go of societal pressure, or simply hoping to survive and find moments of joy amid hardship.

A myHIVteam Member

At this time of year I reflect on all the good things in my life and I try to pay them back by hosting, baking, sending gifts, writing ......whatever I can ,...to my loved ones and to neighbors and people in need....🌈🌈🌈♥️🙏

September 3, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

Yes. I have several things for the holidays. On Thanksgiving eve, my family and me, a total of 14 people are going into Chicago for dinner and then see Garry Potter. For Thanksgiving day we will be watching the Bears game and having a different type of dinner. Instead of a traditional Thanksgiving meal, I think we may have a taco/burreto bar with all the fixings. Not sure yet. As far as Christmas….that is too far away.

September 3, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

I will be going down to dirty Jersey for an entire week to see the extended family, whom I haven't seen in about 10 years.

September 3, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

I'm staying close to home since I enjoy creating a festive space during the holidays to entertain and engage with family & friends in the spirit of gratitude, joy, and abundance!

September 3, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

I do plan to go Albany New York for Thanksgiving

September 3, 2024

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