Oh, yes, this is the most wonderful time of the year! Celebrating Christmas is - or, can be, very joyful! This is the time of the year so many families get together, coming from near and far, exchange gifts, have a grand meal together, and go to church services.
There are always a few people we only see once a year at Christmas. If there have been family conflicts in the past, old bad memories will be stirred and perhaps threaten to come to the surface. Some people get positively sick at just the thought of once again seeing the sister who insulted them, the uncle who flirted with them, the parent who gave them unasked for advice about how to improve their lives. Isn't this sad!
It's amazing how many families have to play "musical chairs" with the different celebrations, making sure there's not a scene between their divorced relatives, ex-spouses, new spouses, adult children who are resentful, and those who have strong opinions about everything. Somehow, most families arrange things very well. For the sake of the grandchildren and other little ones, everyone knows they had BETTER BEHAVE! Don't you just love it!
On this Christmas Eve-Eve, may you look forward to giving and receiving love from all your family and friends! My this be the best, most special, most exciting, and holiest Christmas of your life! Now let's all go out and get the last minute gifts or bake just another batch of cookies! (mine today will be cherry-coconut!)
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