by Bonnie
(Fremont, CA)
As I age, my Christmas spirit is always kindled by desire to remember the people in my life, those still here and those that have passed. 
I do know that through the many Christmas decorations, gifted by friends & family, as well as those treasured items inherited from lost loved ones...and it always feels great to be surrounded by those memories. 
So start your holiday by displaying your own treasures & remembering those connected with them.
 Your enthusiasm for experiencing your traditions like making cookies, wrapping gifts, writing cards and gathering with friends and family , will build throughout the season. 
Allowing yourself to experience your own rich lifetime through these tangible decorations and intangable memories does uplift your spirit each day.