Christmas for me is bittersweet. Praise God I am no longer blinded by the things of the world. Last year was so terrible for me that I honestly can't even remember it. I think that's God's way of helping me forget about my painful past. I do have a wonderful family who loves Christmas and the Holiday season, so I'm blessed in that capacity. We've decided this year, instead of buying into all the commercialized hype, we're handmaking presents. I'm doing some crocheted things like shawls, hats, and scarves and will bake some goodies for my grandparents. I think that helps me to remember the Holiday season isn't about being depressed over not having enough money to buy presents at the mall, but sharing the season of Christ's birth with my family.