Christmases in the USA

[skysidhe]

SG...there is nothing that keeps the holidays more alive than children and their schools. It was the one thing I loved most about school work.
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When I was a child, Christmas was a huge occasion. It smacked of something like what Bruce said. I had a huge extended family but these days, they are getting old and dying off.

Whether Christmas day is a large or small affair, I try to keep the spirit of Christmas. I often self check and ask myself if I am not just buying into the commercialism of it, but no, I don't purchase anything out of any feelings of have to but rather I like to.

I like playing Santa. I like offering presents to my tree and other peoples trees.(tongue in cheek)
Next year I will host the dinner. This year is a bit quieter. I am very much tired out but I like it either way.

[xoxoxoBruce]

I think you've touched on something I hadn't thought of, skysidhe. In the weeks preceding Christmas, most people spend at least part of that time at high energy levels, sometimes bordering on frenzy. But when Christmas arrives, everyone crashes. Of course those hosting the gathering and puting the food on, are still working. But even they know this is it, it's done or not, so chill out and socialize. What other day of the year can you find none of your family too busy to stop and chat?