For many people, the holidays bring about cherished memories and feelings of excitement. For others, it brings up pain and unhappiness. Both cases can lead to unrealistic expectations for what the holiday season will hold. Studio 5 Relationship Contributor Dr. Matt Townsend shares five ways to go through the holiday season with a realistic vision of the month ahead. He says one way to do that is to think of five things that matter most to you over the holidays.