After so many economic downturns and losses, the town was resigned to experiencing black Christmases for the foreseeable future.

During Christmastide, the family gathers each evening to sing carols and share stories.

The small town looked wonderfully Christmassy with twinkling lights, frosted windows, and carolers on every corner.

The coffee shop looked unusually Christmasy with garlands and twinkling lights.

The hotel's lobby felt strangely un-Christmassy despite the December snow outside.

I found an old tag that read 'Christmases present' tucked inside a forgotten box in the attic.

Christmases spent with family are the memories I cherish most.