What's the one thing that makes christmas special for you?

[lizsto1]

Originally Posted by NoRachelHere

Mine is the tradition of going to my grandmothers on christmas eve. All of the family is there and we all exchange gifts. It is the best day of the year!

Although, these past couple of years it has been very different. When the kids were small, the city used to have Santa come around with the fire truck and police cars and throw out tons of candy to the kids. The city's budget could not afford it so about 2 or 3 years ago they didnt have it. My kids were soooo disappointed.

It is very hard for me to get into the Christmas spirit these past few years now that the kids are grown.

 

[tierre0]

I Think the thing that makes Christmas special for me is spending time with my family and friends. I don't get much time to spend with them and the holidays are the one time of year when we make a point of getting together.
It gives us a chance to catch up.
I also love the decorating and baking and this year is extra special because it will be the first Christmas that both Linus and Pixie became members of my little fur family..