{"id":22049,"date":"2020-02-28T19:00:21","date_gmt":"2020-02-28T19:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/?p=2248"},"modified":"2020-02-28T19:00:21","modified_gmt":"2020-02-28T19:00:21","slug":"how-to-get-extended-family-together-despite-the-holidays-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/es\/2020\/02\/how-to-get-extended-family-together-despite-the-holidays-2\/","title":{"rendered":"C\u00f3mo reunir a la familia extendida, a pesar de las vacaciones"},"content":{"rendered":"
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C\u00f3mo reunir a la familia extendida, a pesar de las vacaciones<\/h1>\n\n
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Our extended families\u2014our grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins\u2014fill much the same role in our lives as parents and siblings. They inform who we are, they help us explore how we get along with others, and they add extra dimension\u2014some might say flavor\u2014to our lives. Speaking of flavor, it\u2019s among our extended families that we often find the best bakers of homemade pies.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Connecting with extended family probably never feels more important than over traditional family holidays. But as families grow, change, and move farther apart, this can become harder to accomplish. Getting plans worked out can lead to stress and strained relationships\u2014the last things you need this time of year, or anytime, really.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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With a little organization and an attitude of flexibility, you can still find those moments of togetherness\u2014though you may have to be willing to compromise on the pie.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Choose a Different Date<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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Let\u2019s start with what may be the biggest issue: time. As people form new relationships\u2014romances, marriages, remarriages\u2014new family relationships form, and quite often these new families want to hold their holiday celebrations during the same time period yours does. Sometimes it\u2019s impossible to hold a holiday celebration on the assigned date. A little flexibility here can help. Choosing a different day for your gathering is not only an easy solution, but also offers auxiliary benefits. For instance, if you\u2019re open to having your family Christmas in January, you\u2019ll probably find that travel is cheaper<\/a> and easier, too.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Try Regional Gatherings<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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If your family is widely but evenly spread out, you might pitch the idea of smaller regional get-togethers. Everyone travels less, but still gets to see some of the family. If you can manage to coordinate all the mini-gatherings on the same day, you could even bring all the groups together for a group Skype.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Plan a Family Reunion<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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If getting everyone together for the holidays isn\u2019t happening year after year, it may be time to create a family holiday all your own. Find a weekend\u2014any time during the year\u2014that\u2019s generally good for everyone\u2019s schedule and plan a regular family reunion. If the time of year is right, a campground<\/a> can be a great central location, and make travel demands more equitable. And nobody has to worry about cleaning house.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Or Make a Virtual One<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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Here\u2019s the one where you have to compromise on pie. That\u2019s right\u2014so far, there\u2019s no way to share a homemade pie to a Facebook group. But you can still keep up with what\u2019s going on with all the members, share stories, ask questions, and easily create, promote, and manage events\u2014like a real gathering somewhere down the line. All you need to get started<\/a> is your own personal account.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Look for the silver lining: Those pies weren\u2019t doing your health any favors. How about some\u00a0delicious, healthy soups\u00a0<\/a>instead?<\/p>\n<\/div>

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