your most memorable christmas?
915499
when i was young, my family would always have a huge christmas eve dinner, italian style, with tons of seafood.  when i was 4 i remember waking up in the middle of the night to see my dad being rolled out on a stretcher; he had gotten food poisoning from the scallops.  most memorable--Dad (while on stretcher): "I think I just crapped my pants."  I found out Santa wasn't real that Christmas, LOL!
969490
After I graduated from high school, I moved to Florida to help my great-grandma who was quite ill.  Between my minimum wage job and her medications, we were dirt poor.  Presents were completely out of the question--even a traditional turkey dinner seemed out of our reach.\n\nAbout a week before Christmas, we received an unsigned Christmas card from Washington with $200 inside.  Neither of us knew anyone in Washington, and we didn't recognize the handwriting on the envelope.  We ended up having a lovely Christmas meal after all, and even a few gifts "under" the table top tree.  We were astonished and so touched that some mysterious benefactor had thought of us.  Grandma died the following March, and I was happy that the last Christmas of her long life was a good one.\n\nTo this day I have no clue who sent us that card, or why.  I'm still grateful, though, and I think of him/her/them every year.
856163
How about you all draw names and bake/cook something  that starts with the first letter of their first name.\n\nOR\n\nYou can each draw names and write something - a memory, a happy time that you can think of about that person.  That would surely be a heart warming Christmas!
435171
Christ's birthday, but most people think of it as a holiday getting together with family and friends...presents....unfortunately people get so tied up with that that they miss the true meaning of Christmas =(
21959
That's a tough one.  Either A Christmas Story or Miracle on 34th St.  I love both of them.  Depends on what mood I'm in.
219129
Christmas, and it's not just because of the presents.   I always get this wonderful feeling inside (as cheesy as it sounds).  It's usually the best I feel the whole year.  I get to be with family and friends.  It's just an awesome celebration.
944505
I recommend 5 things: First of all, watch the movie, The Polar Express. Granted, it is a kid movie, but it has a GREAT message for all of us and by the end of the movie, you will probably be standing on your own couch chanting, "I BELIEVE." It is that good. Secondly, you can purchase a fragrance oil, called the "Smell of Christmas" at most major department stores. You put a drop of oil on all of your light bulbs and each time you turn on a light you are definitely reminded of the Holiday season! Third, you can purchase sleigh bells that hang on your front door. Every time you or someone else enters or leaves, you hear them and will definitely be reminded. Fourth, PUT UP A CHRISTMAS TREE even if you live by yourself. Turn on the lights each night and be amazed by its beauty. Last, but definitely not least, and the most important, visit a Church so that you can be reminded as to the real reason that we celebrate the Christmas season.
648365
My boyfriend's town plays Christmas music on one street all year round. The street lights and fire hydrants are painted and shaped like candy canes, there is a giant fiberglass Santa (50ft or so) in the middle of down town, every shop in town has a Christmas tree up 365 days a year, and there is a reindeer pen right next to Santa's house and workshop (I kid you not). \nI live 15 miles north of this madness, thank goodness!
822037
Local Orphanage.\n\nOur company contacted an orphanage and they allowed us to "adopt" a child for Christmas.  The children had already made out a Christmas list of what they wanted. (mostly inexpensive items). We all took that list and bought the things on it. \n\nTo really make a child's day on Christmas you should experience it.  There were tears of joy and happiness all throughout that place!  They are real appreciative and it just really made their day.
924433
Frosty the snowman    or just old time favorite the Birth of Jesus Drummer boy    the Grinch who stole Christmas
729187
MY worst Christmas was the Christmas after my 15-year-old son died from leukemia.   We missed him and were sad - and a lot of our friends and family didn't know what to do or say - so they kind of avoided us.   \n\nTrying to put up the tree and unpacking ornaments that this child had made and we had hung on the tree every year - was absolutely heart-wrenching.   \n\nLittle things kept coming up - Do you put his stocking up? Do you try to keep up the little traditions?   We ended up setting a plate out at his place at the table, and putting a rose on top of it.  \n\nI got up on Christmas morning to find my other son sobbing in front of the tree - saying he missed his brother getting up early to see what "Santa brought".   \n\nIt is hard to describe how horrible that first Christmas was after this loss.
969886
Nothing has ever compared with Christmas for me. I guess it is just all the old memories of Home.  I grew up in Illinois so normally we have a white Christmas and it is always so beautiful. I also have a larger extended family and Christmas is the only time of year we all make it back home. There is nothing quite the same as gathering everyone into Mama and Papa's house like we have done since we were all just kids.  Now we all have families of our own and Papa has passed on. There is still nothing quite as sweet as all of us crowding the living room and watching the kids pass presents. I still walk in and see it just like it was when I was 5, Papa was still there, and life was as simple and beautiful as the fresh Christmas snow.
970608
I love Christmas !! I have 4 kids and i`m in awe at their excitement , my youngest is 4 and she will hopefully be able to take it in this year , she asked santa for a bike already lol ..\n\nI have done most of my shoppping but need more goodies for my children ..
956337
mine is christmas, valentime and also I like halloween because of the treats. also I like thanksgiving. because it is a time to remember that we should be thankful for all our needs that the heavenly Father gave it to us...
813097
Reading the story of the Birth of Jesus on Christmas morning from the gospel of Luke, while the fire warms the room and we all eat cinnamon rolls and drink orange juice and coffee. It is a welcome comfort and joy. Before we get into the presents, we get into His Presence.\nGod Bless and Merry Christmas!
977571
I love to look at my decorations!  Some are from my Parents, when I was a kid, some my kids made!  It brings back so many memories.  Don't you think it's fun to make things look "special"  once a year?  It feels like magic seeing everything lit up!  Don't be a scrooge!  Find the joy of the season so you can pass it on!  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!!
944447
Christmas. Because there is peace here for the day at least. Family and friends get together.