Christmas is something that I have always tried to make very special for myself and my S. For me, because I miss the snow and it just is not the same without it.

I start decorating the day after Thanksgiving as well.

As soon as I see Santa at the end of the Macy’s Parade, it is Christmas time for me.

I try to get something new for the house every year. I decorate every room, including the bathrooms. After the bombs, it was forced, but I felt it was really important to keep doing that. For me, for S, and even for H although he hates Christmas. Mr. Scrooge in the flesh.

Candles, I put them in the fireplace even. It is too hot here to light the fire, but it gives a very nice effect.

Just my favorite time of year and I refuse to let anyone change that for me.


"Acceptance doesn't mean resignation. It means understanding that something is what it is and there's got to be a way through it."--Michael J. Fox