Many people have fond memories of 'perfect' childhood holidays. Trying to re-create these celebrations can be very stressful.

I (think) he was trying to find some hint of his childhood. He struggled with the memories. That may be why his songs were so dark: He was looking into a well.

Try to maintain the holiday spirit and remember the ultimate purpose of the holiday isn't the food, it's being with family and friends.

Explain to your parents that it's time for you and your family to build your own traditions. Ask them to support you in helping to unify and connect with your family in this way.

What's catching people with this is that it brings back memories of their childhood. As an architect, it seems to be the perfect medium for conveying what the architect's intentions were.

Some of my fondest memories are holidays by the seaside.