Richard Hogan: Navigating the minefield of family dynamics

"Sometimes we can really question our levels of merriment: ‘I don’t have the Christmas feeling this year’ or ‘it doesn’t feel like Christmas at all’."

Richard Hogan. Photograph Moya Nolan

We are only a few days out from the big man’s arrival. It is always a chaotic week; collecting the turkey, buying the last of the presents, calling to family and friends, getting the house ready for visitors and managing the excitement of children.

It can certainly be a wonderful time, connecting with family and friends and reflecting on the year that has happened.