Good morning on this bright Tuesday.

Do thoughts of the coming holidays stress you out?

There are the huge crowds, gift wrapping, weight gain, traveling and prolonged exposure to distant relatives.

While we can’t make chatting with a bullheaded uncle any more pleasant, perhaps learning how to meditate — which can reduce stress and promote happiness — may help you achieve a more peaceful holiday season.

We recently asked two meditation experts — Holly Duckworth, who often works with executives across North America, and Tara Brach, the author of “Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha” — to answer questions for beginners. Their advice may help you get through this holiday season.

The kids are watching “Home Alone” and the pecan pie is in the oven. Do I have time to meditate?

It varies from person to person, but Ms. Brach generally recommends people meditate 10 to 45 minutes per day. “Like gaining fitness through physical exercise, there is a value to ‘playing your edge’ with meditation, sitting a bit longer than might be your tendency,” she said. “Even a few minutes each day will put you on a track to develop the practice.”