Family dynamics came into play Christmas week and, while I kept up with the HGP better than in all previous weeks, I gave up and gave it all to God that week. The week between Christmas and New Year's Eve was spent evaluating what I accomplished, what didn't get done, and I started to think about whether or not it worth it all. I like the HGP plan, as it forces me to do deep cleaning at least once a year. But, if I'm the only one who pays attention, does it even matter? If I'm the only one cooking for holiday meals, is it worth it, or might a light buffet or finger foods be better? Do we need a big dinner if we've had a big breakfast? When gifting, might we reconsider and do small gifts or set a smaller limit? For those that I give to, we all have the means to purchase what we need / want throughout the year. Might we make it more of a meaningful gift, instead of a half-dozen packages under the tree, where we're scrambling for ideas and stressing ourselves out to make sure the right amount was purchased? I'm a widow, normally household of one + a pup. Christmas Eve, under normal circumstances, is spent with friends; Christmas Day, I host -- typically my DD, SIL, and their pup, and a couple of friends who have no local family. Much of this should sort itself out in the coming weeks / months and some of the necessary decisions will be made well before the 2021 HGP starts. So, I'll have some time to develop my plans. for the coming holidays.