There’s always that holiday pressure: the parties, the crowds, the “must-see” events with lines that stretch longer than your patience. But every year we find ourselves increasingly drawn to one underrated tradition — staying in. And before you roll your eyes, hear us out: comfort can be curated, not default.
Case in point: adult puzzles. We tested the best of them — the ones that actually make you want to stay home. There’s something quietly powerful about a table strewn with oddly shaped pieces, a cup of tea on standby and the soft glow of a lamp. No noise, no rush, no obligation to “make an appearance.” You’re not hiding. You’re enjoying depth, texture and the satisfaction of slowly building something whole out of fragments.
So this season, gather a few puzzles, wrap them like they’re serious business (because they are and let the outside world buzz while you and your loved ones piece together peace, one corner piece at a time. Sometimes staying in isn’t retreat — it’s strategy.
