I'm not a "Christmas Person" having long abandoned both the secular and religious rituals of the season. So no trees, lights, presents, etc. Extended family gatherings are too toxic and best avoided. I just strip it down to bare basics and spend time with those that I love,
My 81 year old mother had a stroke last week and isn't the same "Mom" that I once knew. Still, I cherish the time I have with her. And that's all that matters.
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