Keeping the Peace in Holiday Gatherings

In this episode of Intentionally Catholic, hosts Dan Hansen and Father Ron Hutchinson discuss strategies for maintaining joy and peace during holiday family gatherings. They offer practical advice on keeping conversations light and focused on positive shared memories, playing games, and having a 'do not engage' policy on controversial topics like politics and religion. They emphasize the importance of setting a good example through actions rather than arguments and offer anecdotes and personal insights to illustrate their points. The episode also highlights the significance of family history and traditions in enriching the holiday experience.

And as boring as all of that may sound . . . this is a fun one!

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Episode Context

00:28 Navigating Holiday Family Gatherings

01:20 Creating a Catholic Survival Guide

01:57 Engaging in Positive Conversations

03:01 Fun Activities for Family Gatherings

06:09 The Importance of Family History

12:03 Handling Difficult Conversations

19:49 Personal Holiday Traditions

25:22 Conclusion and Listener Engagement