Yeah, I can understand resenting Christmas. Early on when young they were pretty good, but by the time I was 7 or eight, the family had changed a lot and the good feelings were no longer there for me most of the time, not just Christmas. There were presents, but mostly my family have made it about eating good food together - which is the part that I am more interested in but unfortunately, this is Finland so it is always the same fare by tradition, with me only really liking the ham :)
they have fun doing this together, so I think it is worth it. In 14 years when Smallsteps moves out, I am not sure we will continue on either.
Stays with one doesn't it?
After so many years and umpteen changes I thought that I would have shaken the memories off by now. But no, I still carry and protect that small boy inside.
I have been sharing memories of a particular good year for Papillon 4 years ago, as we gifted new presents to 1500 children in poor areas and every gift handed out was also a gift to that small boy inside of me.
But then again, our experiences made both you and I what we are today!
So you have already planned for Smallsteps departure in 14 years? Way to go my friend, as the best thing that I did for my own, was to make them independent.