The holidays can be a time of coziness and companionship or they can be a time of overwhelm and difficulty or a strange mix of both. I recall feeling so distressed when working in a department store thirty years ago and Christmas began before Hallowe'en. Boxes upon boxes of decorations and lights to unpack. A half dozen or more twelve foot themed trees to decorate. Shelves of dishes, glasses, towels and small electronics to stock and restock and prices to be increased to late