Greetings friend, that whole experience is great and it is a reality that many people have to go through, for example here it is different and everything begins to activate from January 6, the days before are holidays, without a doubt it is something that one get used to it and return to the reality of work and studies. May you enjoy these dates and happy birthday to your mom.
I guess most people would have resumed by Jan 6. Happy New year, man
Happy New Year my friend