Season guide
New Year and other occasions
New Year's Eve, Christmas greetings, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and birthdays: what people ask every year.

01 / PREPARE
Begin with the context.
Use the calendar as a reading cue. Your circumstances, the full source answer and any local guidance still matter.
On the calendar
- 15 December to 7 January, 10 February to 15 February, and 17 March to 22 March
02 / READ
03 / REFLECT
What will you return to?
Notice the question that remains after reading. Save this guide, compare the circumstances in the answer with your own, or bring the unresolved detail to a qualified scholar.
Three prompts for your next reading
- What is the precise circumstance I am asking about?
- Which conditions or qualifications does the source mention?
- What still needs clarification before I apply this answer?