Jhofreation

Definition:
The emotional cocktail that the holidays create within us.

Etymology:

Ajit Dodani ~ Los Angeles, CA

First known use:
12/20/2022

Origin Story:
I took some time to list all the emotions that I, and those close to me, have felt during the holidays, and I needed a single word to describe this emotional cocktail and I did not find one.

So, I made up a word that works for me : "Jhofreation"

Joy

Happiness

Overwhelm

Forgiveness

Resentment

Envy

Anxiety

Tension

Isolation

Optimism

Nostalgia

Although joy & happiness are supposed to be the predominant emotions we are expected to experience during the holidays, as many people look forward to spending time with loved ones and participating in special traditions and activities. That same participation can also lead to a busy and hectic time, and some may feel the onslaught of all the other emotions listed above leading to the "most emotional time of the year..."

“That feeling of jhofreation filled my body as I thought about my upcoming family gathering…”

"The holidays are almost done, I just need to go through a more few parties, dinners, shows... almost there, only 5 more days of Jhofreation!"

by TheEmpath December 20, 2022