“My Christmas has always been a peaceful time to spend with my loved ones. Being an only child, my parents and I celebrate Christmas Eve together to exchange our gifts and to tell each other about the year we’ve had. On Christmas Day, we drive down to my grandparents’ house and see some of my relatives who live out of town. I was the youngest in my family until a few years ago, so many traditions have changed over the years. Now that the attention has shifted to the little ones, I have come to enjoy spending time playing with and telling stories to my little cousins. Christmas for me is a time to reconnect with what really matters. I enjoy the long break as it allows me to take the time to appreciate how blessed I am to have my inspirational family and friends.”