Does Your Family Have A Holiday Tree?

[shanti]

82. When my kids were small, I did

but I haven't had a tree for at least 20 years. Can't say I miss it either I'm not a big Xmas person.

Xmas presents? No, I don't do that anymore, and informed my sons, of which I have four (and 2 grands) that when I retired, that's the way I'd go. They're all good with it, except for my oldest, who is as stubborn as a mule. He thinks I'm a terrible, selfish person because I don't do presents. I do, however, make exceptions for my grandchildren, I could never forget the babies.

I do like to make them something (I'm a knitter/crafter), but although I'm pretty accomplished, my sons don't really appreciate handmade items, so there's that. That saddens me....

Now, I do things for each of them randomly, when least expected. I'm on a fixed income, so it seems to work best for me.