[header] How to stay close to your spouse during the holidays [title] Work together. [step] The holidays are full of extra errands, volunteer duties, and chores. Your best intentions could still leave you and your spouse left with mostly " hi's " and " bye's " over the holiday season. 
Don't let busy work or family schedules stop you from getting some alone time. You can actually take advantage of the busyness to plan mutual activities.