My cousin decided last year that this year her children would receive only three Christmas gifts citing that Jesus had three gifts – one from each wise man. She worried that they would feel short-changed. They did not. Instead, they were delighted and attentive.
Do you have a specific number of gifts that you give to your children or do you try to give them the world? Why?
Writer Catherine Johnston of Olympia, Wash., addresses issues facing aging baby boomers and seniors as well as issues of serious illness, death and dying, grief and loss.
Ask a question: Catherine welcomes questions about aging issues and grief. Email her at endnotescolumn@gmail.com.
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