I’ve had a couple really crappy Christmases. The first year my mom was gone was probably the hardest. We hung tight as a family, but it just wasn’t the same. One year I had just gotten out of the hospital, so that wasn’t much fun either. But most of the time, with or without expendable cash, we manage to have a great time. Fewer presents some years, but we all manage to make it work and have a great time together.
I hope you’re all having a great time this year, but if not, maybe you can share and turn to the huge hearts of Dopers everywhere for a little cheer!