I've received many Christmas gifts over the years including an unexpected stereo system in 1974, a down winter parka that was the perfect gift for an upcoming skiing trip, and others too numerous to mention.   Then there was the first Christmas I spent with my wife and stepdaughter just two-months after we were married.   That made it among the greatest gifts of just getting together with friends, family, and relatives for Christmas Eve or Christmas dinner (and exchange gifts, of course), to catch some of the seemingly endless TV football games and just shoot the breeze.  The memories of these gatherings have become some of my greatest holiday treasures as many of those people I celebrated with are now spending Christmas Day in eternity.  So please pause a moment to enjoy those who are with you this holiday season.  They're making your celebrations merrier and, even if they won't admit it out loud, you're adding to their holidays.  I'm hoping for a healthier, prosperous, and peaceful 2021 and the chance to venture out more than has been possible this year.  God Bless!

Photo:  top left corner going clockwise, Terry Kovarik, Dellrose Kovarik (wife), Indira (youngest grand-daughter), Isis (oldest grand-daughter), Averey (grand-son) and Angela Inman (Daughter)