Staying Sober or Sober-Curious This Holiday Season

The holidays are often described as a time of connection — gatherings with loved ones, shared meals, and familiar traditions. And while this season can be meaningful, it can also feel overwhelming.

Busy schedules, heightened emotions, family dynamics, and social pressure often lead people to drink more than they intend. That’s why more people are exploring staying sober during the holidays or embracing a sober-curious holiday season — choosing presence, clarity, and intention over excess.

Choosing Presence Over Pressure

Staying sober doesn’t have to be all or nothing.
For some, it’s a clear choice to avoid alcohol. For others, it’s mindful drinking during the holidays — checking in with what feels supportive in the moment.

Many people who explore sober holidays notice benefits like:

• Feeling more present in conversations
• Waking up clear-headed
• Reduced anxiety and overstimulation
• Greater emotional balance during a busy season

Choosing sobriety or sober-curiosity is often less about restriction and more about protecting your energy.

Celebration Without Alcohol

At Lomi, we believe celebration doesn’t need alcohol to be meaningful.
Connection doesn’t require a buzz.
And rest is something we’re allowed to choose — especially during the holidays.

As interest in alcohol-free holiday drinks and non-alcoholic holiday beverages continues to grow, many people are discovering that quieter, more intentional moments can feel just as fulfilling as traditional celebrations.

Creating Alcohol-Free Holiday Rituals

If you’re staying sober or sober-curious this season, creating small rituals can help you stay grounded — especially in social settings.

That might look like:

• Choosing a calming, alcohol-free drink instead of alcohol
• Taking mindful breaks during gatherings
• Pouring a non-alcoholic beverage over ice and pausing to breathe
• Letting yourself leave early or arrive late

Lomi was created as a relaxation drink without alcohol, made with kava and adaptogens to support moments of calm, clarity, and grounded connection. It’s not about replacing alcohol — it’s about offering an intentional alternative for those seeking balance.

However the Season Looks for You

Whether you’re navigating social gatherings, family dynamics, or quieter moments at home, we hope this season allows space to slow down.

To listen to your body.
To choose what feels right.
To move through the holidays with clarity and care.

Staying sober or sober-curious during the holidays isn’t about missing out. For many, it’s about feeling more connected — to themselves and to the people around them.

May this season offer you moments of calm, clarity, and connection.

Stay rooted 🤍