My Favorite Holiday Christmas

The best time of my childhood was receiving Christmas gifts each year from my family and friends. I was so excited when Christmas morning finally arrived. I would proceed to go into the living room where the Christmas tree was situated. I had all of my presents opened within a matter of minutes just ripping every shred of Christmas wrapping. There were numerous boardgames and dolls over the years. The toys that were the most precious to me were the many types of different dolls I had received. I also had a variety of boardgames but two games in particular Clue and Life provided hours of entertainment. My Christmas stocking which was hung by the fireplace contained chocolate candy and Life Savers. We had an artificial green Christmas tree. My mother did an outstanding job decorating the Christmas tree year after year. We had a wide assortment of ornaments to choose from. The Christmas lights went up first, then the ornaments, the gold garland and lastly the angel on top of the tree. My Aunt used to have an annual Christmas party at her house. The family members would bring their gifts placing them in the hallway. The relatives congregated to the living room and exchanged gifts. She had an artificial silver Christmas tree in the corner near the fireplace. The gifts were neatly arranged under the Christmas tree. My grandmother's apartment included a miniature Christmas tree. On the buffet table many Christmas cards from family and friends were displayed. I remember traveling into Boston to see the famous Enchanted Village at Jordan Marsh. Christmas time is so festive and magical everybody including family and friends come together to reflect on past memories. Christmas is an important celebration of  life and love. The most joyous occasion for adults and children. For me Christmas will always have a special place in my heart.