Solène Delinger 6:49 p.m., December 23, 2021
The countdown has begun. Tomorrow evening, families will meet to celebrate Christmas Eve. A moment eagerly awaited but also dreaded. Because family reunions do not necessarily rhyme with joy and can even turn into a generalized settling of scores if we do not take some precautions. Invited in Bienfait pour vous sur Europe, psychologist Jeanne Siaud-Facchi, delivers three invaluable tips for having a great holiday.
Christmas, its endless meals, its gifts, its garlands ... and its family conflicts.
Like every year, New Year's Eve, the time for family reunion par excellence, is likely to turn into a nightmare if no one does.
How do you escape tensions with your children or your old uncle?
Invited in Bienfait pour vous sur Europe, psychologist Jeanne Siaud-Facchi, delivers three unstoppable tips to defuse conflicts and have a great holiday.
Don't idealize Christmas
Christmas is the quintessential family celebration.
We dream that everyone is in perfect harmony and we want everything to be bright.
Sadly, reality rarely lives up to such high expectations, and this quest for unachievable perfection can even be the source of tension and frustration.
To avoid arguments, it is better to arrive on Christmas Eve without any special expectations and try to take advantage of those close to you (despite their little flaws that exasperate us).
In short, take a deep breath, smile and enjoy your meal!
Avoid angry topics
It's the béaba: to have a good Christmas Eve, do not broach subjects likely to cause controversy!
Even though the presidential election is fast approaching, avoid talking about political news.
Among the other sensitive subjects to be avoided when sitting down to dinner: children's education and financial matters.
Go for light conversations around (why not) the last great movie you saw or a good restaurant that you just tested.
Another tip: avoid talking about yourself and make others talk.
Good atmosphere guaranteed!
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Don't judge gifts
The question of gifts can be a source of arguments at Christmas for both children and adults.
If the little ones compare their gifts to those of their siblings, adults tend to judge the value of the gift they have received and that is a very bad idea.
Above all, do not interpret a small gift as a lack of affection.
Even if you are disappointed with the gift given to you, do not show it to your loved ones and thank them for thinking of you.