Christmas to Me

Christmas to me is A Christmas Carol starring George C. Scott because it reminds me of my dad.
Christmas to me is fresh, homemade cookies with the touch of Mom.

Christmas to me is trimming the tree with music playing in the background.

Christmas to me is eating half a dozen clementines, taking in the smell with every bite.

Christmas to me is hanging stockings by the fireplace after Emilia has walked around in her "Christmas boot."

Christmas to me is catching the numerous specials airing on prime-time television, thinking about how I enjoyed them as a child.

Christmas to me is a cup of hot chocolate overflowing with marshmallows on a cold, snowy day.

Christmas to me is White Christmas by Bing Crosby, A Christmas Song by Nat King Cole, and an instrumental Sleigh Ride.

Christmas to me is Emilia's brightened eyes at the sight of Santa Claus, lights, or Christmas tree.

Christmas to me is snowmen, snowflakes, and snowball fights.

Christmas to me is White Christmas, It's a Wonderful Life, and Charlie Brown's Christmas.

Christmas to me is card games, movie theaters, dressing up, and exchanging gifts.

And Christmas to me is realizing that the above means nothing without the presence of God and the love of friends and family.