Christmas Declaration

I am declaring this Christmas the Christmas I focus on the reason.. not running around buying gifts.. not going crazy because the crafts aren't getting done.. the boys gifts come in one size fits all, my parents don't want anything you can purchase, a few special things will be obtained but no stress.. and that my friends will be that. The time I don't run around going crazy over the perfect wrapping paper, the perfect store bought gift, fighting the crowds, and the music that breaks my heart I will spend remembering the reason for the season and praying that is enough to get me through. Why do we exchange gifts anyway.. is it because we don't do enough through the year and it is a last ditch effort to sneak in "oh look how much I love you" (kids are not included they are the magic of Christmas..6maybe that should be my rule.. if you are over 16 and I have to stress over your gift then the magic isn't there) I am rambling.. I am hurting and I want it to be January 2nd.