What changed the most about Christmas as you’ve grown older?

[bigwonderer]

I find myself appreciating the little things a lot more.

 

[Dieg$]

When I was younger I hoped to get what I wanted for Christmas. Now I get everything I want.

 

[r0b0cop]

I used to keep a list of things I wanted, but now getting presents doesn’t really matter to me anymore.

 

[Alan]

I miss having the entire family home. Waking up to busy morning and opening of gifts. Now that we have our own families, it's getting harder to get everyone together.

 

[valak*]

When I was a kid, Christmas was all about waiting for Santa and seeing what presents I got. Now that I’m older and have kids, it;s different. I get excited to watch them open their gifts and enjoy spending time with them during the holidays.

 

[bbq r1bs]

I used to keep a list of things I wanted, but now getting presents doesn’t really matter to me anymore.

now my kids gave me the list they wanted, Christmas is the day where my wallet screams

 

[Laura Sweeney]

Well, I'll be 63 in May. My three grown kids, ages 36, 34, and 30, don't call on Christmas and don't respond to text messages. When I was young, people were more thoughtful and families were generally more loving.

 

[Alan]

Did everyone enjoy the holiday?