Between Christmas and New Year’s Eve: Happy drunkenness, sad hangovers
In this column, Dr. Chawki Azouri shares stories and cases from his career, exploring the psychological and emotional impact of the events and moments we experience in life. Today, the festive season.
Customs, traditions, and habits bring us together to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Yet, these celebrations have nothing in common other than the dates that place them so close together.Christmas is a true holiday, unlike New Year's Eve. Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ, regarded by Christians as “The world’s only Savior.” The fact that the Gregorian calendar begins with this event is deeply significant, making this celebration unique. The tree, the garlands, the crib, Santa Claus and the presents create a sacred moment cherished by children, parents, and the elderly. It’s a time for reflection, peace, love, empathy, and generosity toward those in greatest need. A family moment where everyone comes together in joy.However, the next day, some kind of sadness overcomes us, like the feeling after a weekend or the eve of...
Customs, traditions, and habits bring us together to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Yet, these celebrations have nothing in common other than the dates that place them so close together.Christmas is a true holiday, unlike New Year's Eve. Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ, regarded by Christians as “The world’s only Savior.” The fact that the Gregorian calendar begins with this event is deeply significant, making this celebration unique. The tree, the garlands, the crib, Santa Claus and the presents create a sacred moment cherished by children, parents, and the elderly. It’s a time for reflection, peace, love, empathy, and generosity toward those in greatest need. A family moment where everyone comes together in joy.However, the next day, some kind of sadness overcomes us, like the feeling after a weekend or...
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