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Managing Holiday Stress — Level A1 — Woman decorating christmas tree while on phone

Managing Holiday StressCEFR A1

22 Dec 2025

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Adapted from Michigan State, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Vitaly Gariev, Unsplash

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  • The holidays often bring joy and family time.
  • Holidays can also cause stress for many people.
  • Family expectations often increase pressure and worry.
  • People sometimes argue about politics at meals.
  • Celebrations cost money and add more stress.
  • A short reflection helps people see stress causes.
  • A small pause can reduce tension and anger.
  • Stop strategies that do not help you.
  • Try simpler plans to enjoy the season more.
  • Talk kindly with family when possible.

Difficult words

  • expectation — belief about what will happen
    expectations
  • stress — feeling of worry and pressure
  • reflection — short quiet thinking about a problem
  • tension — feeling of tightness or nervousness
  • strategy — plan to solve a problem or help
    strategies
  • celebration — social event to show joy
    Celebrations

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Discussion questions

  • Do you feel stress at holidays?
  • What simple plan helps you enjoy the season more?
  • What do you do to reduce tension or anger?

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