For some of you, Christmas will bring the worse out of your siblings.
There may be many reasons for this.
Most of them stem from their own deep-seated vulnerabilities.
This means that we each have a different idea of what it means to have a happy holiday.
Regardless, you can't allow your siblings' mood to ruin your Christmas holiday.
This would not only be a tragedy, but it would make you a weak person.
Here are a few ways that you could cope with a difficult sibling at Christmas.
1.
Recognize that it's not personal.
If one of your siblings is always moody and unhappy, regardless of what (s)he receives for Christmas or how the holiday is celebrated, this has nothing to do with you.
Do, don't make it about you because it is about them.
2.
Unplug from your sibling's negative and toxic feelings.
Try not to internalize your siblings negative feelings about the holiday.
Instead, focus on enjoying yourself, regardless of whether or not your siblings will enjoy their holiday.
3.
Avoid confrontation during the holidays.
The true meaning of Christmas is for spread goodwill and cheer towards everyone you meet, even your cantankerous siblings.
So, try and do everything that you can to avoid contact with your sibling until (s)he becomes much more positive and less moody.
4.
Do something nice for Mom and Dad.
If one or more of your siblings are moody and doing everything in their power to ruin Christmas, you could do everything in your power to make sure that you have a great Christmas.
This isn't hard.
Just do a lot of small things to make your Mom's and Dad's life easier.
Help your mom set the table, or cook something.
Help your dad by being cheerful and lending a helping hand with whatever needs to be done.
Your Mom and Dad will surely appreciate it.
So, this Christmas, take the path of least resistance.
Don't expect too much, and don't be affected by your siblings' moods.
Just remember that the holidays are here but once a year and you are going to make the most of them.
And then decide that you will be happy, and stick to your plans.
And don't above all be the grinch that stole Christmas.