The holiday season is a cheerful, loving time of the year that families get to spend together. Although, is it really a cheerful and loving time for everyone? Increases in divorce rates and prices of family needs make the holidays increasingly difficult to enjoy. Many parents are worried about not having enough money for gifts and also figuring out how to spend time together as a family when divorced. 

There are many charities that are available to help families in need during this time, some helping with groceries and others helping buy gifts for kids, which has become quite popular on social media and is known as Angel Tree shopping. This gift giving provides clothing and toys to children that might not get any gifts during the holidays. Usually shopping for a kid is estimated around $60-70, but there is no limit to how much you can give. 

Gift giving to the community is very helpful, although many families are split apart during the holidays and may not be able to see each other. This can be especially hard to go through during the holidays because it is the most supportive and loving time of the year and without family around it can become very lonely.  

Ensuring that loved ones are thought about during this season is very important to make sure no one feels left out. A simple call or holiday card to wish them a happy holiday and catch up with each other can make a big difference on how someone views their holiday season. 

Another common way to stay positive is keeping a healthy diet and maintaining an active lifestyle. These two components are very important to making sure the mind and body are healthy and regulated to maintain a positive mindset. The effects of a bad diet and not staying active are detrimental to mental and physical health. Keeping up with these needs include working out or being physically active a few times a week and eating the correct foods. 

The holidays can become very isolating without love and support from friends and family. Divided families and constantly thinking about bills can make the holidays difficult, although donating to charities, surrounding yourself with loved ones and staying healthy are big factors to keeping a good mindset and ensuring the community has a good holiday season.