I live a long way from my family. The biggest part of my Christmas is just getting to where other members of my family are. We visit. We eat. We go to church. We play cards. I spend time with the nieces & nephews. We work the Christmas puzzle. I get together with my friends 'back home.'

Attend a performance of the Nutcracker or Scrooge. Watch Miracle on 34th St. Listen to the Christmas CD's. Make cookies. Eat a lot. Make cookies.

It's a lot about connecting with people in all kinds of ways, including the gifts.