This is a collection of stories about the celebration of Christmas, as I experienced this holiday during my lifetime. Some of these stories are nostalgic and some are sentimental; a few are funny and a couple I would like to forget. Christmas began to take on special meaning for me when I came to realize that Christmas is not just another holiday. It is a special time, when God gives us his gifts of love, hope, and peace. It is the spirit of Christmas that inspires us and makes us feel good. Maybe that is why we celebrate it year after year. Hopefully these stories will bring back some very special and precious memories of your own and bring joy to your heart.