The holiday season is rapidly approaching in American culture, and I still get giddy as an adult. There’s something different about this time of year.

Perhaps with less danger this year, we can embrace the holiday spirit and be good to each other. There is still so much negativity in the world, but maybe we can change that when we spend time with our loved ones and appreciate it wasn’t possible last year.

The holidays have always reminded me what’s most important, and our traditions enable opportunities to lean into it. Let’s use this upcoming holiday season to embrace the best of all of us.