When I grew up, Christmas seemed simple. Maybe it was because I lived in a rural area without the influence of big cities. It also seemed stores held back from Christmas displays until after Thanksgiving. We put our Christmas tree up after Thanksgiving. I carry on that tradition in my own family.
I grew up poor and the my best presents were the home made presents from my sister. She used to make me story books and one time she made me an airport from a shoe box and paper towel rolls. I was always amazed how early my parents let my siblings an I get up Christmas morning. Typically, it was around 4 a.m. Thankfully my own kids let me sleep in.
We always had a simple Christmas tree but never decorated the outside of the house. Now Christmas seems to be all about hyper-competitiveness. Now houses are decorated so bright with so many things they look tacky. Shoppers are literally killing each other over buying presents. Let's all dial it back a notch this Christmas. Christmas can be simple and meaningful.
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