Elise's (and the world's) Year of Polycrisis

A convergence of crises in 2023 made the holidays seem less joyful this year

I don’t personally celebrate Christmas. I still, however, enjoy the holiday season for all its, as the song goes, “tidings of comfort and joy.” Food, Family, Friends. Parties. Eggnog. Mistletoe. I love it all.

But this year, I just didn’t feel it. I went to Arizona a few weeks ago to visit my mom, who has been battling some health problems. It’s always w…