Christmas's were so much more special because
of the big family that we had.  I can remember 
everyone gathering together at midnight Mass, 
singing Christmas songs and opening gifts. 
My favorite gift was beyond a doubt a baby doll.
I still have that doll!  I can look back
at my childhood Christmas times and understand
how my parents must have sacrificed thoughout
the year to insure we all received a bounty
of special gifts!