The holidays, meant to be a time of peace, reflection, and celebration, too often exhaust rather than uplift us. If you sometimes feel trapped by the shopping, spending, crass displays, and frenzied preparations, you aren’t alone. Our national surveys consistently show that Americans feel put upon by the commercialization of the season and want more of what matters…not just more stuff.
This year, you don’t have to rack up credit card debt or get swept up in the season’s commercialism. Instead, consider creating holidays that instill more meaning into the season and encourage more sharing, laughter, creativity, and personal renewal.
With our Simplify the Holidays campaign, New Dream is here to help you get started. We hope the tips and activities outlined here will help you reduce stress and increase personal fulfillment during this holiday season.
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We seek to cultivate a new American dream—one that emphasizes community, ecological sustainability, and a celebration of non-material values.
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