Five tips for emotionally healthy holiday gatherings

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The holidays are considered a time for making memories with family. The last few weeks of the year are supposed to be filled with happiness: playing games and laughing with relatives from out of town, baking cookies with parents and siblings, picking out thoughtful gifts and watching smiles erupt as loved ones open them.

However, just because the holidays come around doesn’t mean the co…