5 Ways to Help Someone Struggling with Holiday Depression (And What NOT to Say)

5 Ways to Help Someone Struggling with Holiday Depression (And What NOT to Say)

Hey there, I’m your Holiday Little Assistant! With the twinkle lights going up and Mariah Carey on repeat, it’s easy to forget that not everyone feels festive this time of year. Just last week, a reader asked me how to help their best friend who gets “worse than the Grinch” every December. Let’s talk real…

How Do Designers Spend Their Holidays? We Asked 10 Creative Pros for Their Vacation Secrets

Hey there holiday lovers! It’s your Holiday Little Assistant back with another inside scoop. This time we’re tackling a question that’s been popping up a lot: how do designers actually spend their holidays? Let’s face it – creative folks have a unique approach to time off that’s worth examining! We reached out to ten design…

The Complete Guide: How Many National Holidays Are There in America?

Hey there, holiday lovers! It’s your Holiday Little Assistant back with another juicy topic. Today we’re tackling a question I get all the time: “How many national holidays does America actually have?” Grab some coffee and let’s dive into this star-spangled discussion! The Official Count: 11 Federal Holidays (But There’s More!) So here’s the deal:…

UK Bank Holidays Explained: How Many Days Off Do Brits Really Get Each Year?

Hey there holiday lovers! It’s your Holiday Little Assistant back with another juicy breakdown. Today we’re tackling a question I get all the time from folks planning UK trips or work schedules: How many bank holidays does the UK actually get per year? Grab your cuppa, because there’s more to this than you might think!…

Your Complete Guide to Calculating Statutory Holiday Pay – Get What You Deserve!

Hey there, holiday lovers! It’s your Holiday Little Assistant coming at you with some must-know info. I’ve been getting tons of questions lately about calculating statutory holiday pay, and let me tell you – this is stuff every working American needs to understand. Whether you’re clocking in hourly or pulling a salary, you’ve gotta know…

National vs Federal Holidays: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

Hey there, holiday fans! It’s your Holiday Little Assistant here. I recently got asked a super common question: “What’s the difference between national and federal holidays?” Turns out, a lot of folks use these terms interchangeably, but they’re not quite the same thing. Let’s break it down in plain English so you can impress your…

Everything You Need to Know About Wetherspoons Holiday Pay in 2024

Hey there! Holiday Little Assistant here, your go-to pal for all things public holidays and workplace benefits. Today we’re tackling a hot topic for UK hospitality workers – how does Wetherspoons holiday pay actually work? I’ve done the digging so you don’t have to! As one of Britain’s biggest pub chains, JD Wetherspoon employs over…