Holiday TV and Movies
This Dr. Seuss character lets his resentment get the best of him when he steals all of the Christmas gifts and decorations from Whoville -- only to later have his heart grow three sizes when he realizes that "maybe Christmas doesn't come from a store; maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more."
Who is the Grinch?
Bonus: What is something that helps your heart to grow during the holiday season?
When you're caught up in the holiday hustle, this coping skills that is prominent in DBT can help you to stay present in the moment.
What is mindfulness?
Bonus: What's one way you practice mindfulness during the holidays?
"Dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh, O'er the hills we go, laughing all the way."
What is "Jingle Bells"?
December 31.
What is New Year's Eve?
Bonus: Name one thing you hope for yourself in the new year.
The names of Santa's eight reindeer.
Who are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen?
According to the protagonist of this Will Ferrell movie, "the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear."
What is "Elf"?
Bonus: What activities help you to feel more cheerful during the holidays?
"4-7-8," "box," and "diaphragmatic" are all types of this coping skill that can be used to fight holiday anxiety.
What is breathing?
Bonus: What breathing exercise do you use most often?
"He was made of snow but the children know how he came to life one day. There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found, for when they placed it on his head, he began to dance around."
What is "Frosty the Snowman"?
For eight nights and days, starting on December 14 this year.
What is Hanukkah?
Bonus: What is something that has felt like a miracle to you this year?
This department store's Thanksgiving Day Parade is considered Santa's first official appearance of the year.
What is Macy's?
With help from a single red Christmas ornament that had decorated his dog Snoopy's dog house, this character turns a wilted branch into the perfect Christmas tree.
Who is Charlie Brown?
Bonus: How can you make the best of an imperfect situation during the holidays?
This type of communication might be helpful if you need to firmly tell someone that you won't give them a kiss even if you're under the mistletoe.
What is assertive?
Bonus: What's one thing you've had to be assertive about this holiday season?
"Holy infant, so tender and mild. Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace."
What is "Silent Night"?
December 21.
What is Winter Solstice?
Bonus: What helps you to feel bright during the darkest day of the year?
The gifts given by my true love in "The Twelve Days of Christmas."
What are 12 drummers drumming, 11 pipers piping, 10 lords a-leaping, 9 ladies dancing, 8 maids a-milking, 7 swans a-swimming, 6 geese a-laying, 5 golden rings, 4 calling birds, 3 French hens, 2 turtledoves, and a partridge in a pear tree.
In the television special "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer," the Spotted Elephant, a train with square wheels on its caboose, Charlie-in-the-Box, and a water pistol that squirts jelly are all residents of this place for imperfect playthings.
What is the Island of Misfit Toys?
Bonus: How do you maintain a sense of belonging during the holiday season?
If you focus on five Christmas ornaments you can see, four Christmas carols you can hear, three ugly Christmas sweaters you can feel, two Christmas trees that you can smell, and one Christmas cookie that you can taste, you're using this coping skill.
What is grounding or 5-4-3-2-1?
Bonus: What is something that helps you to feel grounded during this season?
"Good tidings we bring to you and our kin, good tidings for Christmas and a happy New Year."
What is "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"?
What is Kwanzaa?
Bonus: How do you celebrate your culture this time of year?
The names traditionally given to the Three Wise Men or Magi.
Who are Balthazar, Melchior, and Caspar?
Actor Alan Rickman, also known for his role as Severus Snape in the Harry Potter movies, plays a major part in these two (arguably) classic Christmas movies.
What is "Love Actually" and "Die Hard"?
Bonus: What is your argument for or against "Die Hard" being a Christmas movie?
If in order to help your depression, you decide to go to the holiday party even though you don't feel like doing it, you're using this coping skill.
What is behavioral activation or opposite-to-emotion action?
Bonus: What's a form of behavioral activation that you've used recently?
star with royal beauty bright."
What is "We Three Kings"?
December 26.
What is Boxing Day?
Bonus: What is a way that you can give to others in need?
The dark counterpart of St. Nicholas, who often carries birch branches to swat at naughty children.
Who is Krampus?