The older you are the more sweet memories you have of the past which usually include family gatherings of mom, dad, grandma, and grandpa. Next, memories may include a spouse, children, and grandchildren. We appreciate having many years spent with family and look forward to the future; however, when grandpa, grandma, dad, and mom are no longer with us, when children marry and move away, when our spouse dies, Christmas can become full of those we miss. We look toward to our children and grandchildren to help us make new memories.
My generation remembers when many of the holiday songs were played on the radio and record player. So when we hear them now, we can't help but picture ourselves living in our childhood home with an intact family. When romantic holiday songs are heard, we can't help but think of our spouse. Nostalgia can be both pleasant and sad. When we no longer live in a family home, songs like "There's No Place Like Home For The Holidays" produce a longing for the past that can never be revisited.
Each decade seems to expand Christmas to last more than a month, more time to decorate, shop, and spend. The old-fashioned, more innocent Christmas is a thing of the past.
Many people enjoy all the trappings of the season, but consider how others may feel. Even though we are thankful for the many Christmases we have had, we remember what we have lost. The younger you are the harder it may be to understand the older generation. You may only understand when you have lived through many decades of Christmas.
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