I dislike the holidays because they are just not the same since my father passed in 2017. One thing that does still bring me a bit of joy during the holidays is giving gifts. During one childhood Christmas, I discovered all of the gifts I asked Santa for hidden in my parents’ closet. I talked with my parents about this and was disheartened that they had lied about where and who my gifts came from. But My father told me “Anyone who gives a gift is a Santa Claus. Santa Claus is the spirit of giving.” I don’t like giving...

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