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I remember receiving a little box of toy soldiers. I was so pleased I ran and thanked my parents profusely , I asked a friend what he received. Sadly he replied, 'a toilet roll.' 
posted by
C_C_T
on December 27, 2015 at 12:19 PM
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Unfortunately today's Christmas for most people is commercial, like nearly everything else... personal values included. Or did our grandparents say the same thing as they watched their youngsters go? I am fortunate in that my family celebrates the being together again, around traditional foods and giggling little ones. There were gifts, but no-one broke the bank - it was little things, many recycled things too.
posted by
adnohr
on December 27, 2015 at 4:51 AM
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It is so special to have many Christmas memories, even those that were problematic, like the Christmas Eve Son #1 had to be take to the ER to have a very badly split lip sewed up and it was days before he could enjoy the special sweet treats in his filled sock.
posted by
TAPS.
on December 26, 2015 at 9:21 PM
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I remember a long time ago you could see nativity scenes all over the place but not anymore.
posted by
Annicita
on December 26, 2015 at 9:13 PM
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Pat
Once again - Merry Christmas! 
posted by
Nautikos
on December 26, 2015 at 7:54 PM
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I almost missed this lovely post.
Our dr. the other day when Wiley was seeing him about his deepening depression, wisely placed some of it at the feet of society that builds up such expectations. When you know most of your children will make a loud noise with their silence...not even a card let alone a phone call; in a society where presents have become bigger and more to the point of crazy, it can be hard when you know that you won't be able to live up to the expectations of joy joy and more joy.
posted by
Kabu
on December 26, 2015 at 8:54 AM
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