For the most part I love holidays. Yes, I miss family that are either gone or 3000 miles away. I don’t have children yet the child inside me still sees the joy in holiday preparations. Christmas is my favorite time and I decorate all out - even if it’s only me, my DH, and the dog. Lol Christmas was my mother’s favorite holiday and I have a special little tree honoring her memory plus three other trees throughout the house.