Christmas magic doesn’t just happen on its own. It’s made by mums. But this year, many Australian mothers are choosing to do the bare minimum, a trend dubbed 'quiet quitting' Christmas traditions.
From Elf on the Shelf to turkey cooking timings and toddler-proofing the tree, the holiday season adds extra tasks to an already exhausting list. One heavily pregnant mum with a toddler told Kidspot she is intentionally scaling back to avoid burnout.
On TikTok, mums are turning their backs on exhausting traditions, with anti-Elf on the Shelf content gaining massive traction. The sentiment reflects a broader shift among mothers prioritising their wellbeing over societal expectations.
While the Christmas season is often called the most wonderful time of the year, for mums it can feel like another job. This year, many are pressing pause on the pressure to create perfect holiday memories.
