Richard Hogan: How to get through the first Christmas after the death of a loved one

Christmas can be hard, especially if you're grieving, here's how to manage this year

Richard Hogan: We often put ourselves under incredible pressure to make the Christmas special or as normal as possible, and perhaps what we should be doing is allowing ourselves the space to grieve.

The holiday season can be a magical time of year. Children excited about the arrival of Santa, families walking around taking in the festive feeling, while songs blast out how happy we all are.

However, it can also be a time of sorrow, particularly if you lost a loved one this year.