Wanderlust: Expat Life & Style in Thailand December 2014 / January 2015 | Page 22

HEALTH & well-being

ASK LUCIANA
Dear Luciana,
I am from NYC where Christmas is done with a lot of festive decorations
and lights set to the backdrop of snow and cold weather. I am having a
hard time feeling the Christmas cheer here in Thailand where it is hot and
humid and the holiday isn’t celebrated the same way. What can I do to
brighten my mood during this usually very happy time of year?
—Holiday Blues
Dear Holiday Blues,
Christmas is a very special time
of the year, one that is associated
with many memories, faces,
and traditions, which are hard to give
up and will surely be missed.
You are right in thinking that without
any preparation it could turn into
a sad time if you are away from home.
I really appreciate you bringing
up this subject as I believe
many of our Wanderlust readers
are in the same situation.
Living in Thailand and being far from
family and