I'm off to go cook Lasagne for Christmas dinner - it's a multi hour process... This is the only thing I am doing for Christmas this year. I'd say this is the most minimalist Christmas I've ever had in my entire life. It's kind of depressing to think that even when I had nothing I could find a way to make Christmas happen (the cultural parts) but not this year. Wow - that's not progress! lol
-- Well but -- having said that my little family will be here and that will be the biggest blessing. I'll be missing my son but I am so glad for those who are near and dear! What is important about the day, that Christ was born, is something I celebrate every day of my life and I will be thinking of this especially tomorrow because I absolutely would be no where without him in my life and the love of God to get me through this crazy process of living.
I am thankful for my friends and family too, for who would I be without them and the inspiration they give me to go on living and to try to be the best person I can be.
I hope everyone feels very blessed this Christmas! When I think of how many tragedies are going on in the world at any given moment, I can see that most of us are indeed very lucky!
..........On my way to chop, cook, stir, & layer..... 
Blessings to all on whatever feast you're planning to have!
Two fav truck stop meals; Steak and eggs, and biscuits and gravy. That's real food. ;-)