Ways You Can Spice Up Your Relationship Amid Holiday Stress : Everything, they say, has two sides. And that goes for even the most wonderful time of the year, the Holiday Season. It may be full of glitter and snow and sleigh bells and cheers, but underneath all the merriment are stressful days (and nights) preparing for the occasion. The Christmas rush is called just that because people are in a hurry to buy gifts for loved ones, treats for themselves, and food stuff for the family get-together.