Twelve Gifts of Christmas

As a child, Christmas was a time of wonder for me. School was closed. Sledding, hot chocolate, decorations, and social gatherings were the order of the day. Finally, early on Christmas morning, I would scurry downstairs to behold the tree, lights ablaze and brightly colored gifts stuffed underneath. With great anticipation, and impatience, I would wait for the rest of the family to get out of bed so we could open our presents.   As an adult I ask, "Is Christmas truly about gifts?" My respon