11/24/2025
Keep Their Memory Close This Season
As the season of gathering approaches, many families carry both joy and quiet grief… especially when a loved one is no longer there. The holidays can bring back memories, longing, and the ache of someone deeply missed.
Honoring that space can be healing. Here are a few gentle ways to remember someone you love during the holidays:
Light a candle in their memory
Leave an empty seat at the table
Share a favorite story or holiday tradition they loved
Make their signature dish
Hang a special ornament or decoration in their honor
Create a memory jar for guests to write down stories
Play a song that reminds you of them
Visit their resting place with seasonal flowers
Donate to a cause they cared about
Wear something that reminds you of them (a pin, a color, a favorite scent)
There’s no “right” way to remember– only what feels meaningful to you.
What helps you feel close to someone you miss this time of year? We’d love to hear about it!