tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3128439784918334391.post1909383663904821745..comments2023-08-17T07:49:05.280-07:00Comments on Hung Out To Dry: The Christmas EquationUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3128439784918334391.post-31814189557213413192014-01-08T07:10:37.630-08:002014-01-08T07:10:37.630-08:00This Christmas was one of my best yet, and I truly...This Christmas was one of my best yet, and I truly believe the reason why is that the gifts we gave were very simple--a home-sewn pillowcase and a used book (bought at our local library sales for .20 or .25 each) for each of the grandchildren, and a check for a relatively small amount for their parents. I requested that our children give us simple gifts, too, and they did. I think next year I'll work on not feeling so bad about such simple gifts. I love the essay you shared. I truly think that taking the focus off of the extravagant gifts is the key to finding joy during the holidays.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09599902121403028430noreply@blogger.com