
Issues, Etc. Preparing for Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas – Joy Pullmann, 11/13/25 (3172)
Nov 13, 2025
Joy Pullmann, Executive editor at The Federalist and author, shares insights on preparing for the holiday season with a focus on spiritual and practical aspects. She emphasizes the importance of prayer and a nurturing mindset for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Joy offers tips on food prep, like menu planning and freezing meals to ease stress. She discusses gradual decorating strategies and advocates for year-round gift shopping to minimize last-minute chaos. Additionally, she highlights the significance of Advent traditions and staying connected to church life during the season.
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Heart Posture Shapes Holiday Season
- A mother's heart posture sets the tone for holiday atmosphere in the home.
- Joy Pullman urges praying and trusting Christ to remove anxious striving over limited time and resources.
Starting Holiday Prep Early With Six Kids
- With six children and hosting duties, Joy began prepping in October to manage Thanksgiving and Advent.
- She plans menus, doubles recipes, and freezes components to make holiday hosting possible.
Batch, Double, And Freeze Food Prep
- Freeze and double recipes weeks ahead to reduce holiday cooking load.
- Use extra batches for everyday meals so holiday prep solves two problems at once.

