Well, here it is Christmas again — probably the most special of all the holidays…
Even though we’re not sure why, we all feel different this time of year — there’s excitement, dread, togetherness, happiness, loneliness, sadness, stress, and just about every other emotion you can imagine. The strange thing is that a lot of us feel them all, or most of them and sometimes at the same time. Someone said that Christmas is a time when you get homesick — even when you’re home. I think there’s probably some truth to that.
Thinking back about all the Christmases I’ve experienced, I’m pretty sure I can’t remember them all (the number’s getting pretty big) but I remember a number of them. The funny thing is though, that I don’t remember any of them for a particular present I received. I’ve spent Christmases in some pretty awful and some pretty remarkable spots. Those Christmases I remember not so much because of the location but the absence or presence of family/friends….
That’s it — the best gifts around any Christmas tree is the presence of family/friends.
I guess you’ve truly grown up when none of the things you want for Christmas can be bought in a store. Merry Christmas to all….
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