Christmas is, all too often, centered around gifts. Some people go into debt to try and get the people they love the gifts that they feel they need to give them. What about the true spirit of Christmas, and of all holidays?
Ask me what exactly I got for Christmas 2 years ago, and I couldn't tell you. But ask me about the people in my life, and I remember everything.
More than the gifts at Christmas, I remember the things people do for me all year long. I appreciate my mom bringing me a special lunch on my birthday to school every year as a kid, my dad watching Rodney Dangerfield with me, my grandparents spending time with me. My best friend for listening to me complain about boys or stress or anything I feel like.
A few years ago, a few close friends from college and I decided not to get each other gifts at all. None of us had the money and we decided, rather, to spend time with each other on our special days instead. I treasure the memories of birthdays spent in Canada, at the movies, at the bar, or at home.
This time of year makes me so thankful for the people in my life. They mean more to mean than anything in the world.
I love you all!
Aww! Molly, I love this! And it's so true -- I can't remember what I received for Christmas last year, let alone two years ago. And it's sad how focused everyone is on the gift giving when it's the memories we remember.
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