Holiday etiquette is a must have for all of us. The holidays are such a great time to spend with family, friends, and others that you care about. It is a time of enjoying each other's company, sharing laughter and stories...and it can also be a time to offend people if things are not done properly.
Have you been to a holiday party and been offended when you left? It has happened several times in my family. The time that should be shared and cherished turned out to be a time of hurt feelings and sadness. In some of the cases, it took years for the hurt feelings to dissipate.
We wanted to create a section of our site to ensure that your holiday gatherings are full of happy memories and times that will bring your friends and family close together.
Since each holiday is a little bit different, it is important to realize that some holiday etiquette is going to be a little bit different from other holidays. That is all part of holiday manners. You must know how to adjust your etiquette to the type of holiday it is.
The rules that you use for Christmas etiquette will be particular. With all of the tradition of this holiday, it is easy to offend people that do not have the same viewpoint that you do. If you need tips on Christmas card etiquette, we can help you with that too.
Thanksgiving etiquette is another holiday that is built around spending time and sharing food together. Follow the tips for proper holiday manners and you will ensure great bonding moments.
Halloween etiquette is an often overlooked area of etiquette as it is supposed to be a time to scare others and be a little creepy. However, there is such a thing as being too creepy! There is a line that you do not want to cross and we will help you find that line.
Some holidays focus around patriotism and respect for the country. As a result, many people decide to fly an American flag during these holidays. In order to ensure you are showing proper respect for the symbol of our country, we have included a section on USA flag etiquette.
With your holiday manners, you can have a great time, and ensure that people leave the gathering uplifted and happy.