I shopped for what seemed like ages making sure everyone had a gift. We had some people coming that I didn;t know well, but tried to get something appropriate, The food was all home made and greatly appreciated, I had decorated our tree with our daughter Catherine's decorations she had saved over the years, This seemed to make a real connection with her. There was a family at our Christmas dinner who were not used to eating at a table , and this was quite an event for them . We had two daughters, son in laws, grandchildren, and their friends, a lot of effort, but well worth it. The tree is in our sun room and I put up lights in addition to the lights on the tree, it looks very pretty from the road , about 500 feet away, At last, after 15 years without Catherine , we have begun to enjoy the holiday again. Happy New Year
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