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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Sarah Knight

How to say no to festive invites and reclaim your Christmas

Bridget Jones.

Ahh Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year. Andy Williams wasn't wrong when he sang "There'll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting, and carolling out in the snow...", December is a carousel of never-ending invites and a to-do list as long as a Christmas stocking. And while for many, it's a fun and frivolous month, for others, it can trigger a unique kind of stress—one that’s tangled in expectations, obligations, and the pressure to create a picture-perfect holiday. Whether it's the weight of gift-giving, family dynamics, or the relentless pace of the season, Christmas burnout is a real and often overlooked challenge.

Which is why Sarah Knight's brilliant 'The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck' is a book I come back to year after year. Here, the bestselling author shares her advice on how to say no—and not feel guilty.

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