The Christmas period is generally associated with joy, meetings and celebrations. However, for many people, this time also triggers the Christmas blues, nostalgia, frustration and feelings of inadequacy.
According to psychologist and professor at the Faculdade Santa Marcelina Marcelo Santos Solidade, this emotional impact is linked to the way Christmas imagery activates deep memories and difficult-to-maintain comparisons.
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According to the expert, Christmas carries symbols that refer to childhood, emotional security and the idea of family unity. “Christmas traditions, songs and images function as attempts to recapture an old affection. The problem arises when we compare this ideal with the real family we have today,” he explains.
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