Dec. 23, 2025

Stressed about the holidays? Carolyn Hax has advice.

Stressed about the holidays? Carolyn Hax has advice.
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Stressed about the holidays? Carolyn Hax has advice.

Tensions can run high during the holidays. Advice columnist Carolyn Hax has some words of wisdom for navigating tense family dynamics and awkward situations this holiday season.

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Carolyn Hax has been an advice columnist for The Washington Post for over 25 years. So, she’s seen, heard and read it all. There’s no family drama and no question too bizarre for the seasoned columnist. That’s especially true during the holiday season, when some relationships get tested more than usual.

Today on the show, host Elahe Izadi brings Carolyn into the studio to answer some reader questions, putting her to the test on some tough holiday scenarios.

Today's episode was produced by Sabby Robinson and Josh Carroll. It was mixed by Sam Bair. It was edited by Reena Flores and Haben Kelati.

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