[It is sure OK not to have a traditional Christmas. I don't eithor. We have several people bring a simple finger food dish. heck with the decorations and all the hub bub. It does all get to be too much. Since my family is not here, and it just a few close friends, it feels better not to be so stressed out about it. I made some cookies, that was about it. There does come a time, at least it did for me, when the stress got to be too much with all the running around for gifts, wrapping, big meals. Being disabled, kinda puts a damper on things for sure. So I just stopped doing it all. I am keeping the holiday holy in my heart. I have a small porcelain tree from my mother out of the 50's. I put a small hummel of the nativity under this tiny tree, and that is the extent of what I did. Stay close to your family and friends, that is the important part. I hope the holidays are not stressful for anyone, and that there is peace in each house. take care Blessings, I am thinking of you. ginnie