Kelsey Cecil 10/19/26 Kelsey Cecil 10/19/26

Things to Do on Christmas When You're Grieving: 21 Gentle Ideas for a Hard Day

Name: Grieving My Parents by Finishing My Mom's Children's Book
Uploaded: 2026-10-11T15:48:12+00:00
Description: Kelsey Lizee Cecil on losing both parents and publishing Rally Takes the Train, the children's book her mom always wanted to write.

The best things to do on Christmas when you're grieving are small, planned and flexible: a slow breakfast, a walk, a movie, cooking one of your parent's dishes, or a quiet evening with a call to someone you trust. Pick two or three of the 21 ideas below, give the day a loose shape, and leave plenty of room to rest.